Prioritization of Care in Acute Situations

Medium Management Of Care Prioritization

A nurse is working on a busy medical-surgical unit and needs to prioritize care for several patients. Each patient has unique needs that require attention. Below are descriptions of six patients currently under the nurse's care. Based on the provided information, select all patients that the nurse should prioritize for immediate interventions.

Select all that apply:

A patient with severe respiratory distress and an oxygen saturation of 85%.

A patient requesting a pain medication for a 7/10 pain level after surgery.

A patient who is scheduled for discharge but has not yet received discharge instructions.

A patient with new-onset confusion and a Glascow Coma Scale of 13.

A patient presenting with signs of anaphylaxis after administration of penicillin.

A patient with persistent vomiting and signs of mild dehydration.

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