The nurse is assigned the care of four clients. When prioritizing care at the beginning of a shift, which client should the nurse attend first?

An older adult client with limited mobility is being discharged home after treatment for a pressure injury. Which priority intervention should the nurse case manager include?

The RN is mentoring a newly hired RN who is caring for a client for whom heat therapy is ordered. What is the most critical step the mentor should observe to ensure client safety?

Following an influx of admissions, an assistive personnel (AP) was assigned to assist the charge nurse. Which task can the nurse safely delegate for a client with stable vital signs?

A client with minor injuries has been assigned a green tag during disaster triage. What action should the nurse take next?

The RN team leader is evaluating the performance of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) assisting a client with dysphagia. Which observation indicates the need for corrective intervention?

When assessing a client’s home for potential oxygen-related hazards, which safety concern requires immediate intervention?

A client refuses a scheduled procedure due to concerns about possible complications. Which action should the nurse take to help ensure informed consent?

During an interdisciplinary care conference, it is decided a client with myasthenia gravis should be referred for additional services. Which referral should the RN prioritize considering the client’s mobility and swallowing difficulties?

The 1st two questions are: ‘Progress since the last report’ & ‘Next steps in moving forward’.  How do these two (2) questions create psychological incentives (pressure) to keep people focused on the strategy execution effort?