Prioritization of Care for Multiple Patients

Easy Management Of Care Prioritization

A nurse is assigned to care for multiple patients on a busy medical-surgical unit. She must prioritize her actions for the day. The following patients are on her assignment:

1. A 65-year-old male patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experiencing increased shortness of breath.

2. A 72-year-old female patient who is scheduled for a surgical procedure and needs preoperative teaching.

3. A 50-year-old patient with diabetes who is requesting assistance with blood glucose monitoring.

4. A 40-year-old patient who has just been admitted with chest pain and is awaiting an ECG.

5. A 68-year-old patient receiving intravenous antibiotics and requires monitoring for adverse effects.

6. A 30-year-old patient who is being discharged later today and needs medication reconciliation.

Based on the information provided, select all the patients that should be prioritized for immediate nursing interventions.

Select all that apply:

65-year-old male patient with COPD experiencing increased shortness of breath.

72-year-old female patient scheduled for a surgical procedure needing preoperative teaching.

50-year-old patient with diabetes requesting assistance with blood glucose monitoring.

40-year-old patient who has just been admitted with chest pain awaiting an ECG.

68-year-old patient receiving intravenous antibiotics requiring monitoring for adverse effects.

30-year-old patient who is being discharged and needs medication reconciliation.

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