A nurse is assigned to care for five patients.The nurse is concerned about the ability to care for this many patients.The nurse needs to

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It is important to determine the least stable patient when planning care for multiple patients.Plan and complete the care for the patient who requires multiple treatments or complex nursing care.This patient is most likely to experience physiological problems if the nurse does not address his or her needs.The others are cared for in the priority order determined by their stability and needs.Procrastination and caring for the easiest patient first are not reflective of assessing patient needs and administering patient care management effectively.

A Nurse Is Assigned to Care for Five Patients