New Gen NCLEX High Yield

The hospital has sounded the call for a disaster drill on the evening shift. Which of these clients would the nurse put first on the list to be discharged in order to make a room available for a new admission?

A. A middle-aged client with a history of being ventilator dependent for over seven (7) years and admitted with bacterial pneumonia five days ago.

B. A young adult with diabetes mellitus Type 2 for over ten (10) years and admitted with antibiotic-induced diarrhea 24 hours ago.

C. An elderly client with a history of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and lupus, and was admitted with Stevens-Johnson syndrome that morning.

D. An adolescent with a positive HIV test and admitted for acute cellulitis of the lower leg 48 hours ago.

At a community health fair, the blood pressure of a 62-year-old client is 160/96 mmHg. The client states “My blood pressure is usually much lower.” The nurse should tell the client to:

A. Go get a blood pressure check within the next 15 minutes

B. Check blood pressure again in two (2) months

C. See the healthcare provider immediately

D. Visit the health care provider within one (1) week for a BP check