RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 2241 of 2368

Four clients need the nurse at the same time. Which client should the nurse see first?

  1. A client in pain who is asking for pain relief
  2. A client whose morning medication is due
  3. A client who asks for a hair wash
  4. A client with sudden difficulty breathing
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Correct answer: A client with sudden difficulty breathing

Respiratory distress is a critical need that requires immediate action. Discomfort is urgent, medications are routine, and a hair wash is an extra.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Prioritization: CURE. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026