A 74-year-old woman with a previous history of chronic obstr…

A 74-year-old woman with a previous history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. She has generalized weakness, a weak cough, and crackles in the bases of her lungs. She is receiving IV antibiotics, fluids, and oxygen therapy. The patient can sit at the side of the bed and ambulate with the assistance of staff, although she requires significant encouragement to ambulate. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?

Proper delegation requires priority setting. One of the most…

Proper delegation requires priority setting. One of the most difficult challenges facing both the nurse and the nurse manager is the prioritization of care delivered to the clients on a unit. What are the “I’s” suggested to help mange priorities and control the activity of the workplace? (Select all that apply).