An RN who has been a nurse for 10 years is precepting a novice RN. The novice is having difficulty prioritizing client care. What should the RN tell the novice about the principles of prioritizing care?
A. The nursing process
B. Virchow's triad
C. Client requests
D. Maslow's hierarchy of needs
ANS: D
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