Priotiry questions ??

[jeanprz86]

How would u answer priority questions any advices ???

Do you go by picking the client that is most likely to be in danger

Or do you say to yourself, the client that is more likely to live ???? I'm confuse any advice thanks ??????

[SirMiggy]

pda by lacharity

[AgentBeast, MSN, RN]

It's always the most emergent situation. Whether it is the patient complaining of crushing chest pain, the patient that has a pulse ox less than 90, the patient that is complaining that his or her cast is getting tighter... ect ect. It's who you should see FIRST.

[jeanprz86]

thank u :)

[Double-Helix, BSN, RN]

ABC's first. If it's an airway issue, it's probably going to take priority.

But reading the question and answers is important. Look for UNEXPECTED symptoms. For example, a patient that just had abdominal surgery complaining of 10/10 pain is expected. A patient who just had a cast put on complaining of pain, numbness and tingling in the fingers is NOT expected and would be a priority because it can indicate compartment syndrome.

[jeanprz86]

Thank u for ur advice , it helps alot I'm doing questions on priority , but there just a. Little confusing since they all look important to assess first, but will look at the question to see wats expected and not expected for that specific client .