The skill of providing care to a client in an order where the sicker client is seen first is called:
a. sequencing c. ordering of care
b. prioritization d. scheduling
B
Planning client care involves prioritization. The nurse reviews all clients who need care and determines which client needs to be seen or cared for first. Different methods assist the nurse in prioritizing care. These methods could include following the rule of ABC (airway, breathing, circulation). Another method would be using Maslow's hierarchy of needs and asking oneself which client has the greatest need that should be met first.
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