Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

Prioritization help

 prioritizing the order that you’ll see the patients and give your rationale for why. 

 

So im not sure if im in the right track but can someone guide me if im in the correct path.  My rationale  is next to it but not  sure if it sounds right . I couldnt figure  after addressing the pain should I call the family or doctor next?

1. Patient in the bathroom, call light going off->   this will be my priority for  safety to  make sure my patient makes it safe back to bed, doesn’t trip when his ambulating and MAKE SURE THEY HAVE THE CALL LIGHT AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT GOING TO FALL OF THE BED ( this first)

2. Patient who is in pain . THEN I WILL ADDRESS THE PAIN because pain is a typical sensation of pain and it will not kill the patient and its manageable   unless  pain is related to loss of limb  or threatening pt life I will assess this first

3. Family members calling for update

4. MD wanting to speak to you regarding a pt

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    Sounds like a school project.

  • Quote

    In nursing, we generally prioritize airway, breathing and circulation needs first, then we move on to other needs.  You may want to take a look at Maslow's hierarchy of needs.  This will be in any of your fundamentals of nursing textbooks and is often covered in other nursing books, as well as NCLEX review books.  Nursing priorities are usually based on these levels of need and this will guide you in answering many questions on exams and on licensing boards.

    Best of luck with your questions!  

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Add a Comment
    Go to topic listing

    Currently Reading 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.