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NCLEX RN Practice Question

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit has just received the change-of-shift report and is organizing their workload for the day. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?

  • A client recovering from a stroke who needs assistance with ambulating to the restroom for the first time today.

  • A client who was admitted during the night for diabetic ketoacidosis and is reporting nausea and extreme fatigue.

  • A post-operative client who received pain medication 30 minutes ago and is resting comfortably in bed.

  • A client diagnosed with pneumonia who is awaiting their final dose of antibiotics, scheduled in three hours.

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