Nclex-rn Priority questions how did you go by answering them?

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I know that you always start with ABC's and Maslows but, what else did you use to come to the right answer?

Good points everyone.

I think with regards to the soaked peri pads (ie/ possible hemmorhage) versus sudden decreased LOC - I would think that the sudden decreased LOC would take priority because this person is exhibiting some more concrete symptoms then just bleeding alone. Obviously the bleeding needs prompt attention - but in the big picture, can the person with sudden decreased LOC afford to be unattended too while assessing the bleeding patient? Or can the bleeding patient possibly last a little longer waiting than the decreased LOC?

Horrible thing to have to choose between if you ask me, but I think who has the chance of going sour quicker - the decreased LOC is already starting to go sour in my opinion. The bleed definitely is on the way to sour, but isn't right at that point yet (unless it was specified in the scenario)....

Just my thoughts :)

Yes, you are correct about that. I had to go back and think about this. The person who is bleeding can wait a little longer.

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