Nursing Diagnosis and the Nursing Process
Prioritization of Care
Determining the urgency of patient problems to prevent deterioration and ensure patient safety.
Hierarchy of Needs
- ABC: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation take precedence.
- Maslow's Hierarchy: Physiological needs must be met before psychosocial needs.
- Acute vs. Chronic: Address sudden changes before long-term issues.
- Safety/Risk Reduction: Address immediate life-threats first.
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