The Charge Nurse Is Observing a Newly Licensed Nurse Conduct

question 62

Multiple Choice

The charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse conduct an admission assessment on a client with asthma.Which action by the newly licensed nurse requires immediate intervention?

• A) The newly licensed nurse is observed obtaining the pulse oximetry reading 10 minutes after the client used an albuterol inhaler.
• B) The newly licensed nurse is observed continuing to ask the client questions regarding history while the client demonstrates difficulty breathing and signs of respiratory impairment.
• C) The newly licensed nurse is observed assessing the client's thoracic wall, skin, and nail beds.
• D) The newly licensed nurse is observed auscultating breath sounds with a stethoscope.

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