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My nursing professors keep telling us to think like a nurse, but I still struggle with priority questions. How do I know who to assess first?
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My nursing professors keep telling us to think like a nurse, but I still struggle with priority questions. How do I know who to assess first?
Remember your ABCs—Airway, Breathing, and Circulation always come first. Beyond that, you just need to expose yourself to as many priority-style questions as possible. I found that working through the practice banks on https://www.simplytests.com/exams/nursing really helped clarify that decision-making process for me. The detailed answer breakdowns explain precisely why one unstable patient takes precedence over another.