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NUR 317 Pneumonia & TB NCLEX Practice Questions Med Surg I Test

Question Number 6

An older adult resident in a long-term-care facility becomes confused and agitated, telling the nurse, "Get out of here! You're going to kill me!" Which action will the nurse take first?

A) Check the resident's oxygen saturation.

B) Do a complete neurologic assessment.

C) Give the prescribed PRN lorazepam (Ativan).

D) Notify the resident's primary care provider.

✔ Correct Answer:

A) Check the resident's oxygen saturation.

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