Shift 1 · Prioritization

Welcome to your shift on Med-Surg 4-East. You've just taken report on four patients. Room 412: Mr. Patel, post-op day 2 from an open cholecystectomy. Room 414: Mrs. Chen, CHF exacerbation. Room 416: Mr. Johnson, cellulitis of the right lower extremity. Room 418: Ms. Rivera, preparing for discharge. Walk your unit, look at whoever you want, and decide who needs you first. You don't have to see everyone before you decide.