Prioritizing patients

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Which would you prioritize in each case scenario and why?

Case scenario 1

1. Patient with low blood sugar/glucose level

2. Patient to operating theater

3. Patient admission

Case scenario 2

1. Patient is distressed and agitated, and wanted your attention

2. Patient for CT/CAT scan

3. Relative of patient is anxious/concerned about patient's condition and wants to talk to you.

Case scenario 3

1. Patient complaining of chest pain

2. Patient being loud and aggressive at nurses' station

3. Patient with blood glucose level 11.4 mmol/L

Case scenario 4

1. Patient desaturating

2. Patient needs IV cannula re-sited as they have 8am meds due

3. Patient's relative is verbally abusing you, demanding better care of the patient

4. Patient really needs to go to the toilet/bathroom

Case scenario 5

1. Patient emergency alarm sounds

2. Patient's IV machine sounds

3. Patient's post op medication is due

Case scenario 6

1. Patient's IV cannula tissued (tip of the cannula is no longer in the vein)

2. Patient really needs to go to the bathroom/toilet

3. Patient's relative(s) is/are aggressive

I know prioritize ABC and Maslow's. I'm collecting the prioritization ranking for each case scenario (and reasons, if you kindly have the time). I have asked doctors and nurses (the ones who I think won't give me an earful, hahaha) in the wards/units for their answers. Your answers and reasons would be grateful.

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Specializes in Pediatric Critical Care, Cardiac, EMS.

I think this looks like homework, and the value of your school experience is greatly enhanced if you think through problems on your own. While using the experience and insight of others in the field is admirable, and often a useful tactic, there are times when you will be forced to do your own critical thinking.

This ought to be one of them.

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You will need to take a shot at this first. If you post how you would prioritize them and give your rationale, you will probably get some feedback.

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At least try to make it look like you attempted this first. Dont just ask us to do your work

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You need to answer these--why are you asking doctors and nurses to do your homework? Being a student involves learning how to think critically by observation and research. Researching the rational behind each question leads to understanding, and understanding leads to better patient care and less errors.

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Do your own homework!!!

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Specializes in Tele, ICU, ED, Nurse Instructor,.

I agree with all posts. If you are unable to attempt to do a simple assignment. How would you be able to handle these patients with these senarios in real life?

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For goodness sake!

At least make AN EFFORT at doing your own homework. You're asking people to prioritize and explain why, well why don't you prioritize and explain why first.

Don't expect people to do things for you that you won't even do for yourself. At least in one of your other threads you put your answer down.

It looks like you are starting to make a habit of coming on here asking for answers to homework. I hope you are aware this is a public forum and anyone can answer your questions. This is not a reliable source of information.

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Specializes in None.

Some of those are REALLY obvious...this shouldn't that hard for you. Go through your nursing process and the ABC's.

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Specializes in LTC.

Tell us what you think first then we'll brainstorm about it...You have to critically think on your own. You can do it!!!

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Specializes in LTC.

The best way to do this is consider your ABCs and Maslows. Once you post what you think and why we'd all be more than happy to help.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
Which would you prioritize in each case scenario and why?

Case scenario 1

1. Patient with low blood sugar/glucose level

2. Patient to operating theater

3. Patient admission

Case scenario 2

1. Patient is distressed and agitated, and wanted your attention

2. Patient for CT/CAT scan

3. Relative of patient is anxious/concerned about patient's condition and wants to talk to you.

Case scenario 3

1. Patient complaining of chest pain

2. Patient being loud and aggressive at nurses' station

3. Patient with blood glucose level 11.4 mmol/L

Case scenario 4

1. Patient desaturating

2. Patient needs IV cannula re-sited as they have 8am meds due

3. Patient's relative is verbally abusing you, demanding better care of the patient

4. Patient really needs to go to the toilet/bathroom

Case scenario 5

1. Patient emergency alarm sounds

2. Patient's IV machine sounds

3. Patient's post op medication is due

Case scenario 6

1. Patient's IV cannula tissued (tip of the cannula is no longer in the vein)

2. Patient really needs to go to the bathroom/toilet

3. Patient's relative(s) is/are aggressive

I know prioritize ABC and Maslow's. I'm collecting the prioritization ranking for each case scenario (and reasons, if you kindly have the time). I have asked doctors and nurses (the ones who I think won't give me an earful, hahaha) in the wards/units for their answers. Your answers and reasons would be grateful.

You really can't be serious.............The homework that you are given is to teach you how to prioritze and THINK for youself. Cutting and pasting your homework is cheating. If you take shrot cuts now...what shortcut are you willing to make later?

Answer the questions and post your answers.......we'll be happy to help!

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