When considering priority setting of problems, the nurse keeps in mind that second-level priority problems include which of these aspects?

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Abnormal laboratory values are a second-level priority problem. Second-level priority problems are those that require prompt intervention to forestall further deterioration (e.g., mental status change, acute pain, abnormal laboratory values, risks to safety or security). Low self-esteem and lack of knowledge are considered third-level priority as although they are important to a patient's health, they can be addressed after more urgent health problems are addressed. Severely abnormal vital signs would be considered a first-level priority problem.

When Considering Priority Setting of Problems, the Nurse Keeps in Mind