💊 NCLEX-RN Exam Prep

When should a nurse initiate a rapid response team activation?

A Only during cardiac arrest
B When a patient shows acute changes in vital signs, mental status, or clinical condition suggesting deterioration
C Only when the physician orders it
D At the start of every shift

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Rapid Response Team: activated for acute deterioration before cardiac arrest. Triggers: acute change in HR, RR, BP, SpO2, mental status, urine output, or nurse concern. Early Warning Score systems guide activation. Any RN can activate.

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