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A 66-year-old client in an outpatient clinic is being evaluated for skin and wound assessment during hospitalization. Assessment data include respiratory rate 8/min, shallow breathing, and SpO2 86% on room air. Using ABCs and Maslow, which need should the nurse address first?

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Visitor concerns before physiologic stability.Airway, breathing, and circulation problems before comfort or psychosocial needs.Long-term teaching before treating acute physiologic risk.Pain relief before checking airway and breathing.

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Correct answer

B. Airway, breathing, and circulation problems before comfort or psychosocial needs.

Why

Physiologic stability and ABCs take priority over comfort, teaching, or psychosocial needs when the client is unstable.

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A 66-year-old client in an outpatient clinic is being evaluated for skin and wound assessment during hospitalization. Assessment data include respiratory rate 8/min, shallow breathing, and SpO2 86% on room air. Using ABCs and Maslow, which need should the nurse address first?

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