Management of CareQuestion 2242 of 2368
The nurse has just stabilized a client with a critical need. Which need should the nurse address next?
- A weak client who is trying to get out of bed alone
- A client's request for a back massage
- A client's request for a hair wash
- A routine physical assessment of a stable client
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Correct answer: A weak client who is trying to get out of bed alone
After critical needs, urgent needs come next. Urgent needs cause discomfort or place the client at a significant safety risk.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Prioritization: CURE. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026