RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1781 of 2368

A nurse is preparing to call a provider about a client's worsening condition. Which action should the nurse take before calling?

  1. Wait until the next shift to review the current orders and history
  2. Ask the provider to look up the allergies and code status afterward
  3. Gather the code status, allergies, recent vital signs, and recent lab results
  4. Call right away and assess the client afterward if the provider asks
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Correct answer: Gather the code status, allergies, recent vital signs, and recent lab results

Before calling, the nurse assesses the client, reviews orders, and has key data on hand, including code status, allergies, vital signs, and labs.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team: Nursing Considerations. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026