During a busy shift at the hospital, a nurse continually gets bogged down with extra tasks and is unable to keep up with the workload. Which of the following is an example of a barrier to setting priorities? Select all that apply.

The nurse receives a client with altered mental status from the ambulance. What is the first thing the nurse will obtain?

A nurse is caring for a client with a history of a herniated small bowel. The client reports he has not been able to push the hernia back in and it is becoming very painful. After a CT scan, the client is diagnosed with an incarcerated hernia of the small bowel. What is the priority for this client?

A nurse in the emergency room has 4 clients that all have shortness of breath. Which of the following additional symptoms are the most concerning and should be the priority?

Which of the following elements must the nurse consider when prioritizing care? Select all that apply.

A student nurse is practicing how to effectively prioritize clients and client needs. Which of the following clients should the student nurse see first?

A student nurse is trying to understand how to prioritize the following four clients. The nurse is helping the student understand the order of priority. Which of the following client symptoms should be the top priority?

The nurses in the emergency room have four clients to prioritize for the float nurse to see. The client with which of the following should be seen first by the float nurse?

The nurse receives a client that was a victim of a fall and is complaining of chest pain and dyspnea. The nurse knows that the priority after assessing a client’s airway would be to do which of the following?

The nurse is prioritizing tasks at the beginning of the shift. The client with which of the following should be the priority?