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The quality-improvement nurse reviewing fall-rate data is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and research question and pico. Assessment data include a guideline recommends chlorhexidine bathing for central-line infection prevention. Using ABCs and Maslow, which need should the nurse address first?

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

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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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