Priority Setting Framework- Beginner
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with gastroenteritis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first when evaluating for fluid volume deficit?
Check the heart rate and blood pressure
A nurses caring for an older adult client who recently experienced the death of her partner. Which of the following is the priority need of the client?
Creating meaningful social relationships
A nurse is conducting therapeutic medication monitoring on four clients. Which of the findings should be immediately reported to the provider?
Digoxin 3.0mg/mL
A nurse is preparing to administer oral medication to a client who has unilateral weakness following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following should be the priority action of the nurse?
Have the client position the head with the chin down while swallowing
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client. Which of the following client needs should the nurse address first?
Hypoxic
