A registered nurse is prioritizing care for four patients.Which patient should the nurse see first?

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An acute asthma attack is a disruption in oxygen and must be addressed first.According to Maslow,meet the patient's physiological needs such as oxygen,food,water,sleep,and elimination first.After meeting the physiological needs,meet the patient's higher-level needs of safety,security,belonging,esteem,and self-actualization.A postoperative patient,a stroke,and a fractured hip are not as important as an acute asthma attack.

A Registered Nurse Is Prioritizing Care for Four Patients