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The nurse reviewing a unit quality dashboard is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and translating evidence into practice. Assessment data include a dashboard shows catheter-associated infection rates above the benchmark for 2 months. Using ABCs and Maslow, which need should the nurse address first?

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

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Correct answer

C. 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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