Which Activity Should Be Considered the Highest Priority by the RN

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which activity should be considered the highest priority by the RN?

• A)Assessment of a stable patient ready for discharge
• B)Administration of daily medications
• C)Administration of STAT medications
• D)Discharge teaching for a patient with heart failure

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Definitions:

Prodromal Symptoms

In schizophrenia, milder symptoms prior to an acute phase of the disorder, during which behaviors are unusual and peculiar but not yet psychotic or completely disorganized.

Acute Phase

Refers to the initial, often intense stage of a disease or condition, characterized by sudden and severe symptoms.

Remission

Remission is a term often used in the context of illness to describe a period during which symptoms are reduced or disappear, indicating an improvement in patient health.

Disorder

A disruption to regular bodily or mental functions, often leading to distress or impaired functioning.