the new CAB protocol by AHA?

Published Aug 15, 2011

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i need to do a nursing problem list and rationalize it. i am confused on using the reference of the CAB protocol instead of the ABC prioritization. i know that the CAB is used for emergency situations, i'm not sure if i can use it also in prioritizing my nursing problem list. here are my list of problems:

- DECREASED CARDIAC OUTPUT related to altered myocardial contractility secondary to valvular defects

- IMPAIRED GAS EXCHANGE related to imbalanced ventilation perfusion secondary to altered blood flow

- EXCESS FLUID VOLUME related to reduced glomerular filtration rate secondary to decreased tissue perfusion

- ACUTE PAIN related to accumulation of urate acids in the joints

- DIFFICULTY OF SWALLOWING related to upper respiratory tract infection

- ACTIVITY INTOLERANCE related to insufficient oxygen supply secondary to imbalance distribution of blood into the systemic circulation

- RISK FOR FALL related to deficient knowledge about side effects of medications

- RISK FOR NON COMPLIANCE to therapeutic regimen related to deficient knowledge about its side effects

- RISK FOR UNSTABLE BLOOD GLUCOSE related to non-adherence to preferred diet-

- READINESS FOR ENHANCED THERAPEUTIC REGIMEN MANAGEMENT

i also used maslows hierarchy of needs and NANDA in my reference. i need to sort my list from 1-10, 1 being the top priority and 10 being the least. then i have to rationalize why it's placed on that order. need help, thanks!