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The nurse is working on a busy unit that is short-staffed. Which of the following patient assessments is the highest priority?
 
  1.
  A patient with chest pain radiating to the left arm and diaphoresis
  2.
  A confused patient crying out for her husband who died several years ago
  3.
  A patient with an elevated temperature requiring an antipyretic
  4.
  A postoperative patient in severe pain
  5.
  A patient who is to be discharged tomorrow and needing self-care teaching

Question 2

The nurse's personal values help the nurse determine what?
 
  1.
  Priorities
  2.
  Culture
  3.
  Ability to work on a team
  4.
  What grade will be earned in class


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Bison

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The patient with chest pain is the highest priority because altered circulation takes priority over everything except airway and breathing problems.

Answer to Question 2

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The nurse's personal values help determine what is of most importance, or in other words, the nurse's priorities in life.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Wow, this really help

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