NCLEX “BRAIN BUSTER” QUESTION ,ANSWERS AND RATIONALE.

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The nurse is assessing the patient who is 1 hour post esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Which finding should the nurse identify as the highest priority to report to the provider? Temperature of 1... 01.5 F (38.6C). Patient reports a sore throat. Patient’s indwelling catheter has 300mL of clear yellow urine. Patient is currently eating ice chips without difficulty. • Ask: Highest priority finding to report for patient • Problem: 1 hour post EGD • Solution: Findings that could indicate worst potential outcome for the patient 1. Correct - temperature may indicate infection and potential perforation 2. Incorrect - sore throat is expected 3. Incorrect - 300 mL of clear urine is normal 4. Incorrect - eating ice chips without difficulty is normal NCLEX “BRAIN BUSTER” QUESTION Answer & Rationale [Show More]

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