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Cardiovascular prioritization begins with identifying threats to perfusion, oxygen delivery, rhythm, and hemodynamic stability.
NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN
Cardiovascular prioritization begins with identifying threats to perfusion, oxygen delivery, rhythm, and hemodynamic stability. The highest-priority patient is the one showing active ischemia, shock, a dangerous dysrhythmia, acute vascular compromise, major bleeding, or rapidly worsening heart failure.
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