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Evolve Hesi Leadership- Prioritizing Care Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A charge nurse notices that two patients require immediate intervention, one with shortness of breath and one with a saturated dressing. Which patient should the nurse assess first?✔✔The patient with shortness of breath
A nurse is assigning tasks to a team of LPNs and UAPs. Which action demonstrates proper delegation?✔✔Assigning tasks within each team member’s scope of practice
During a change of shift report, the nurse learns one patient has a sudden onset of confusion while another has stable post-operative pain. Which patient should the nurse see first?✔✔The patient with sudden onset of confusion
A nurse manager notices that a new staff member is frequently late and has incomplete documentation. What is the priority action?✔✔Meet with the staff member to identify barriers and provide support
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A nurse is caring for multiple patients. One patient reports chest pain, another has a scheduled blood transfusion, and a third has a new prescription for IV antibiotics. Which patient should the nurse assess first?✔✔The patient reporting chest pain
A nurse observes a UAP performing a procedure incorrectly. What is the first step the nurse should take?✔✔Immediately intervene to prevent harm and correct the procedure
A nurse is planning care for a team on a medical-surgical unit. One patient is post-operative and unstable, another is stable but requires discharge teaching, and the third is waiting for a routine dressing change. Which task should the nurse prioritize?✔✔Assess the post-operative unstable patient
A charge nurse receives a report that a patient is experiencing dyspnea and another patient has a low-grade fever. Which patient requires immediate attention?✔✔The patient experiencing dyspnea
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A nurse is triaging patients in an emergency department. Which symptom requires the highest priority?✔✔Difficulty breathing with oxygen saturation of 85%
A nurse is supervising a new graduate who is unsure about a medication administration. What is the nurse’s first action?✔✔Provide guidance and verify the medication before administration
During a code blue, a nurse notices another patient in acute respiratory distress. What should the nurse do first?✔✔Delegate team members to continue the code while assessing the patient in distress
A nurse is caring for multiple patients: one with postoperative bleeding, one with mild nausea, and one awaiting routine lab results. Which patient should be seen first?✔✔The patient with postoperative bleeding
A nurse is prioritizing care for patients on a medical-surgical unit. Which patient should be assessed first?✔✔The patient with sudden shortness of breath and chest tightness
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