The nurse is planning care for the day for a client with multiple diagnoses. Which of the following criteria should the nurse consider first when setting priorities for the care of the client?
A) Consider the priority of maintaining vital signs.
B) Consider the priority of symptom management.
C) Consider the priority of management of pain.
D) Consider the priority of preventing spread of disease.
A
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All options are a priority when providing care to a client. When prioritizing, vital signs provide data on maintaining life and are considered first. All other options come after.
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