The nurse is prioritizing care activities that are to be completed for a group of clients. From highest to lowest priority, list the order in which the nurse should complete the listed activities
A) Measure blood pressure before administering antihypertensive medication.
B) Request dietary consult for gluten-free diet.
C) Remove an intravenous access device infusing chemotherapy.
D) Change a dressing on an arm wound.
E) Call a family member to bring in shoes.
F) Ambulate to the bathroom using a walker.
Answer: C, A, D, F, B, E
The highest-priority action would be to remove an intravenous access device infusing chemotherapy because this could lead to significant tissue damage. Measuring blood pressure before administering antihypertensive medication is the next priority because this could be a timed intervention. Changing a dressing on an arm wound can occur anytime throughout the shift. Ambulating using a walker to the bathroom can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel. Requesting a dietary consult for gluten-free diet can also be done at any time and does not have a specific degree of urgency. Contacting family to bring in shoes can be completed at the end of the shift or delayed to the next shift.
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