A Nurse Is Caring for Four Clients

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for four clients.Which client should the nurse assess first?

• A) Client with an acute myocardial infarction, pulse 102 beats/min
• B) Client who is 1 hour post angioplasty, has tongue swelling and anxiety
• C) Client who is post coronary artery bypass, chest tube drained 100 mL/hr
• D) Client who is post coronary artery bypass, potassium 4.2 mEq/L

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Definitions:

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Transactional Work

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Management's Time

Refers to how managers allocate their working hours among various tasks and responsibilities to effectively run an organization.

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