Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
The nurse's assignment consists of the following four clients. From highest to lowest priority, in which order should the nurse assess the clients after receiving morning report?
Correct answer
A,B,C,D
Rationale
Confusion in cirrhosis (A) indicates possible hepatic encephalopathy, a priority. Pain in pancreatitis (B) requires prompt relief. Postoperative T-tube monitoring (C) is next. Discharge teaching (D) is lowest priority.