A client has reported all of the following; which should be given priority by the nurse?
1. Pain
2. Hunger
3. Anxiety
4. Constipation
ANS: 1
When a client has diverse priority needs, it helps to focus on the client's basic needs; pain will exacerbate the client's anxiety and interfere with eating and thus should be attended to first. While a concern, constipation is the lowest priority problem.
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