Ch. 7: Prioritizing Client Care Flashcards
Level 1 evidence comes from
A review of a number of randomized controlled trials or from clinical practice guidelines that are based on such review
Level 2 evidence comes from
At least one well-designed RCT
Level 3 evidence comes from
Well-designed controlled studies that are not randomized
Level 4 evidence comes from
Well-designed case-controlled and cohort studies
Level 5 evidence comes from
a number of descriptive or qualitative studies
Level 6 evidence comes from
A single descriptive or qualitative study
Level 7 evidence comes from
The opinion of authorities and/or reports of expert committees
What is an example of a high priority for the nurse?
Client needs that are life-threatening or that could result in harm to the client if they are left untreated.
What is an example of intermediate priority for the nurse?
Non-emergency and non-life-threatening client needs like a bed bath
What is an example of low priority for the nurse?
Client needs that are not related directly to the client’s illness or prognosis.
The nurse is assigned the following clients. What its he order of priority in assessing the clients?
- A client with
1, 2, 3, 4
