NCLEX PREP-QUESTIONS-NR 452 CAPSTONE COURSE-CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING-2021

The nurse receives report on 4 clients. Which client should the nurse see first? 2. Client admitted 12 hours ago with acute asthma exacerbation who needs a dose of IV methylprednisolone [21%] 3. Client admitted 2 days ago with congestive heart failure who is reporting shortness of breath and had an extra dose of furosemide prescribed recently [55%] 4. Client admitted with intestinal obstruction who is reporting abdominal pain and distention and needs nasogastric tube placement [17%] 5. Client who had cardiac valve surgery 8 days ago but was readmitted with a sternal wound infection and needs antibiotics and a dressing change [6%] Although it is not a STAT order, an extra dose of furosemide was prescribed for the client with congestive heart failure. The shortness of breath is most likely due to a change in fluid status, and this client is the priority. Furosemide works immediately and should be given urgently.NCLEX PREP-QUESTIONS NR 452- NR-452: Capstone Course Chamberlain College of Nursing-NCLEX PREP QUESTIONS.