The nurse is prioritizing care needed for a group of clients according to urgency. Which care should the nurse identify as being medium priority?

Question

Select all that apply.
A) Instructing on changing ostomy appliance
B) Performing passive range of motion every 4 hours
C) Removing splints and providing complete skin care every 2 hours
D) Administering 2 units of fresh frozen plasma
E) Performing endotracheal suction

Answer 1

Answer: B, C

Medium-priority interventions are those that would not cause a life-threatening situation if performed later throughout the shift. These interventions include passive range of motion exercises and removing splints for skin care. Instructing on ostomy appliance changes is a low-priority intervention. Administering fresh frozen plasma and endotracheal suctioning would be considered critical interventions because if these interventions were not performed, the client's health status could quickly deteriorate.