NCLEX- SAUNDERS COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW 2023 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND GRADED A+

the nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of heart failure who suddenly complains about shortness of breath and dyspnea. the nurse should take which immediate action - CORRECT ANSWER elevate the head of the patients bed early sign of hypovolemic shock - CORRECT ANSWER increased pulse rate What should you consider when selecting an answer or determining the order of priority - CORRECT ANSWER using ABCs A-airway B-breathing C-circulation (exception: CPR. then remember CAB- compression, airway, breathing) use maslow hierarchy of needs theory when prioritizing - CORRECT ANSWER 1). basic physiological need 2). safety and security 3). love and belonging 4). self esteem 5). self actualization use the steps of the nursing process to prioritize - CORRECT ANSWER assessment analysis planning implementation evaluation eliminate options that contain closed ended words- - CORRECT ANSWER all, always, every, must, none open-ended words could possible be the correct answer - CORRECT ANSWER may, usually, normal, commonly, or generally look for the umbrella option - CORRECT ANSWER a broad or universal option