How will you structure your time so you can meet all of these patient’s needs? Which patient will you help first? Give reason(s) as to why/how you chose to prioritize patient care.

Think about this clinical scenario and answer the following questions

2.49 PM Mr. C. has

requested pain medication: “I’m hurting real bad. Please come now.”

2:50 PM Mrs. A., who is confined to bed, asks for a drink of water.

2:51 PM Mrs. B., who needs help to ambulate, says she needs to go to the bathroom right now: “Hurry please!”

2:52 PM The nursing assistant says, “Come quick. Mr. D’s dressing is all wet with blood, and its trickling out from under it.”

How will you structure your time so you can meet all of these patient’s needs? Which patient will you help first? Give reason(s) as to why/how you chose to prioritize patient care.