The Nurse Is Conducting a Class on Priority Setting for a Group

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is conducting a class on priority setting for a group of new graduate nurses.Which is an example of a first-level priority problem?

• A)Patient with postoperative pain
• B)Patient newly diagnosed with diabetes needing diabetic teaching
• C)Individual with a small laceration on the sole of the foot
• D)Individual with shortness of breath and respiratory distress

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Definitions:

Reassess

The act of evaluating or examining something again to determine if any changes or updates are needed.

PCA

Patient-Controlled Analgesia, a system that allows patients to self-administer pain medication through a pump within prescribed limits.

Nursing Assistive Personnel

Support staff in healthcare who assist nurses in providing patient care, but are not licensed to perform all of the tasks a nurse can.

Epidural Analgesia

A type of anesthesia that blocks pain in a particular region of the body, typically used during childbirth.