The triage nurse has 4 clients in the waiting room with one bed open in the emergency department. All client’s ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation) are intact and their vital signs are within normal limits. Which client is the priority to bring back?
A float nurse comes to help in the emergency room and is triaging clients with an experienced nurse. The experienced nurse helps the float nurse understand that the client with which of the following is the priority?
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted for care after being injured while cooking at home. The client is hurting because of the burns received while cooking, but also because she is upset that her spouse was not there to help. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, in which of the following levels is this client most likely feeling a deficit?
The nurse is assigned to a group of 4 clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The client tells the nurse that she has not spoken with her mother in 8 years and really wants to reconnect with her. The nurse recognizes that this need falls under which category of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
What is an example of a self-esteem need found within Maslow’s hierarchy?
The nurse knows to make clinical priority decisions based on which hierarchy of needs?
A nurse is starting a shift at the hospital and is considering which clients are highest priority to see first. Which of the following clients would be considered first priority? Select all that apply.
The nurse is going over discharge paperwork with a client. While educating the client on decreasing risks of falls such as removing rugs and keeping walkways clear of clutter, the client starts to cry. The nurse discovers that the client is homeless. Which of the following should the nurse do for the client?
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the hospital and is experiencing nausea. The nurse suspects that the client has not been getting enough sleep while staying in the hospital. Which actions describe how the nurse could help improve the client’s sleep? Select all that apply.
