Setting priorities

A. life-threatening situations should be given highest priority b. use the principle of ABC's c. use Maslow's hierarchy of needs d. consider something that is very important to the client e. clients with unstable condition over those with stable conditions f. consider the amount of time, materials, equipments required to care for clients g. Actual problems take precedence over potential concerns h. Attend to the client before equipment i. Consider the Nursing diagnoses