The Nurse Is Working in an Urgent Care Clinic That

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working in an urgent care clinic that has standardized treatment protocols for implementation by nursing staff. After reviewing the history,physical assessment,and vital signs for a 60-yr-old patient as shown in the accompanying figure,which action should the nurse take first?

• A)Check the patient's blood glucose level.
• B)Take the blood pressure on the left arm.
• C)Use an irrigating syringe to clean the ear canals.
• D)Report a vision change to the health care provider.

---

Definitions:

Media Coverage

The reporting of news and events by various outlets, such as newspapers, television, and online platforms.

Issue Life Cycle

The progression of a topic or problem through stages of emergence, growth, maturity, and decline in public and media attention.

Crisis Stage

A critical phase within a crisis situation where immediate decisions and actions are required to manage and resolve the crisis effectively.

Issues Management

The process of identifying, managing, and responding to issues that could potentially harm an organization's reputation or financial wellbeing.