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Daily #163 · Respiratory · Archive

NCLEX-RN® question of the day

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The question

Based on the patient's history, assessment findings, and diagnostic results, which condition should the nurse identify as the PRIORITY concern?

  1. Anxiety related to difficulty breathing and hospitalization
  2. Hyperglycemia risk from infection and steroid therapy
  3. Dehydration related to decreased fluid intake and fever
  4. Acute bacterial pneumonia causing COPD exacerbation with respiratory failure

Today's and yesterday's questions are open to everyone. Older questions in the archive open with a free account, and the rationale for every option appears once you answer.