Which information is most important for a nurse to obtain from a client in crisis quizlet?

A newly admitted client vomits into an emesis basin as seen in the picture. The nurse should consult with the healthcare provider before administering which of the client's prescribes medications?

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Which outcome is the priority for a client in crisis quizlet?
Which is most important for the nurse to include in a client's plan of care quizlet?
Which area is the priority focus when a nurse is working with a patient in crisis quizlet?
What is most important for the nurse to assess when caring for a client in a crisis?

-Clopidogrel (Plavix), an antiplatelet agent, given orally
-Nitroglycerin (nitro-dur), an antianginal, to be given transdermally
-Methylprednisolone (solu-medrol), a corticosteroid, to be given IV
-Furosemide (lasix), a loop diuretic, to be given intravenously
-Enoxaparin (lovenox), a low-molecular weight heparin to be given subcutaneous

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A client is admitted with a medical diagnosis of Addisonian crisis. When completing the admission assessment, the nurse expects this client to exhibit which clinical manifestations?
a. Thin, fragile skin, ecchymoses, and complaints of weakness.
b. Headache, diaphoresis, and palpitations.
c. Hypotension, rapid weak pulse, and rapid respiratory rate.
d. Abrupt onset of hyperpyrexia, extreme tachycardia, and delirium.

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Which outcome is the priority for a client in crisis quizlet?

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Which is most important for the nurse to include in a client's plan of care quizlet?

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Which area is the priority focus when a nurse is working with a patient in crisis quizlet?

The highest nursing priority is safety. The nurse should assess suicidal and homicidal potential. The distracters are options, but the highest priority is safety. Six months ago, a woman had a prophylactic double mastectomy because of a family history of breast cancer.

What is most important for the nurse to assess when caring for a client in a crisis?

Rationale: The initial priority in the nursing assessment of a client in a crisis state is to assess physical condition, potential for self-harm, and potential for harm to others.