A registered nurse is prioritizing care for four patients. Which patient should the nurse see first?
a. A 44-year-old woman 1 day postoperative
b. A 64-year-old man who had a stroke 2 days ago
c. A 56-year-old woman with an acute asthma attack
d. A 67-year-old man with a fractured hip
C
An acute asthma attack is a disruption in oxygen and must be addressed first. According to Maslow, meet the patient's physiological needs such as oxygen, food, water, sleep, and elimination first. After meeting the physiological needs, meet the patient's higher-level needs of safety, security, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. A postoperative patient, a stroke, and a fractured hip are not as important as an acute asthma attack.
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