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NCLEX-RN

Category - Safety

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A client with severe cough, fever, and night sweats arrives at the emergency department. The initial action of the emergency department nurse is to:

Transfer the client to a secluded area
Notify the physician
Conduct a complete head-to-toe assessment
Don gloves, gown, and mask during assessment

Explanation

Answer: A - The signs and symptoms demonstrated by the client indicate tuberculosis. Because tuberculosis is a highly contagious disease, the nurse must initially move the client to another secluded area.

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