{"id":133386,"date":"2024-08-22T21:22:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T21:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=133386"},"modified":"2024-08-22T21:22:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T21:22:49","slug":"which-of-the-following-clients-should-the-nurse-see-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/22\/which-of-the-following-clients-should-the-nurse-see-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following clients should the nurse see first"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse in an acute mental health care facility is prioritizing care for multiple clients.<br>Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?<br>A.<br>A client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder and is upset about a change in daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>A client who is taking clozapine to treat schizophrenia and reports a sore throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>A client who has narcissistic personality disorder and is mocking others during group therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>A client who has depressive disorder and requires assistance with ADLs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When prioritizing care for multiple clients in an acute mental health care facility, the nurse should see the client who requires the most urgent intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B. A client who is taking clozapine to treat schizophrenia and reports a sore throat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s why this option should be prioritized:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A. A client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder and is upset about a change in daily routine.<\/strong><br>While this client\u2019s distress is important and should be addressed, it is not immediately life-threatening compared to other situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B. A client who is taking clozapine to treat schizophrenia and reports a sore throat.<\/strong><br>This client\u2019s situation is the highest priority because clozapine is associated with a risk of agranulocytosis (a potentially life-threatening drop in white blood cells). A sore throat can be an early sign of infection, which is crucial to assess immediately to prevent severe complications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. A client who has narcissistic personality disorder and is mocking others during group therapy.<\/strong><br>This behavior is disruptive but not immediately life-threatening. It should be managed but does not require urgent attention compared to medical issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. A client who has depressive disorder and requires assistance with ADLs.<\/strong><br>While this client\u2019s needs are important, they are not as urgent as potential medical complications from clozapine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In summary, the client on clozapine who reports a sore throat should be seen first due to the potential severity of clozapine-related side effects and the need for immediate assessment to prevent serious health issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse in an acute mental health care facility is prioritizing care for multiple clients.Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?A.A client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder and is upset about a change in daily routine. B.A client who is taking clozapine to treat schizophrenia and reports a sore throat. 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