Question

a nurse is collecting data on a client who is being admitted to a facility. using the safety and risk reduction priority setting framework, which of the following findings is the nurses priority? the client reports dizziness when standing the client has not had a bowel movement in 3 days the client has non - pitting edema in the lower extremities the client has several scratch marks on their abdomen

Explanation:

In the safety and risk - reduction priority setting framework, dizziness when standing poses an immediate risk of falls, which can lead to serious injuries. Lack of bowel movement, non - pitting edema, and scratch marks on the abdomen are important but do not present an immediate life - threatening or high - risk safety issue like the risk of falls from dizziness.

Answer:

The client reports dizziness when standing