Asked by Dante Owens-Graves on May 09, 2024
Verified
The nurse is conducting a class on priority setting for a group of new graduate nurses. Which is an example of a first-level priority problem?
A) Patient with postoperative pain
B) Newly diagnosed patient with diabetes who needs diabetic teaching
C) Individual with a small laceration on the sole of the foot
D) Individual with shortness of breath and respiratory distress
First-Level Priority
Tasks or problems that are classified as immediate threats to a person's survival or safety and require urgent attention.
Respiratory Distress
A condition characterized by difficulty breathing and inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
Postoperative Pain
Pain experienced by patients following surgical procedures, which can vary in intensity and duration depending on the type of surgery and individual pain tolerance.
- Determine the precedence of patient concerns based on their immediacy and criticality.
Verified Answer
`M
`Aeshah Mohd Ali - Dr.May 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
First-level priority problems are those that are emergent, life-threatening, and immediate (e.g., establishing an airway, supporting breathing, maintaining circulation, monitoring abnormal vital signs). Postoperative pain, diabetic teaching for a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes, and a small laceration on sole of the foot are not considered first-level priority problems.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the precedence of patient concerns based on their immediacy and criticality.