. What body system(s) will you most thoroughly assess based on the patient’s chief complaint and primary/priority concern?
9. What is the worst possible complication to anticipate? (start with A-B-C priorities)
10. What nursing assessment(s) will you need to initiate to identify and respond to quickly if this complication develops?
11. What is the patient likely experiencing/feeling right now in this situation?
12. What can you do to engage yourself with this patient’s experience and show that they matter to you as a person?