NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – November 3, 2021

November 3, 2021

The nurse is caring for a newly admitted client with increasing dyspnea, hypoxia, and dehydration who has possible avian influenza (“bird flu”). Which of these prescribed actions will the nurse implement first?

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Correct! The answer is number 1

Rationale:

Because the respiratory manifestations associated with avian influenza are potentially life threatening, the nurse’s initial action should be to start oxygen therapy. The other interventions should be implemented after addressing the client’s respiratory problem

Practice Question Sourced From: Resources for Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment, 4th Edition