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The charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to prioritization frameworks. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. Using ABCs and Maslow, which need should the nurse address first?

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

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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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The charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to prioritization frameworks. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. Using ABCs and Maslow, which need should the nurse address first?

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