PRIORITIZATION

NURSING PROBLEM Anxiety r/t the sudden episodes of complete disorientation that cause the person to fall secondary to vertigo

RANK 1

JUSTIFICATION The nature of the problem is high. It is considered as an actual factor. It belongs to the basic physiologic need in Maslows Hierarchy of Needs. In terms of the resources, both the client and the nurse have sufficient resources.

2 Altered comfort r/t the sensation of spinning motion, fluctuating hearing loss, and tinnitus The nature of the problem is medium. It is considered as an actual factor. It belongs to the physiologic needs in Maslows Hierarchy of Needs. In terms of the resources, both the client and the nurse have the resources. 3 Risk for injury r/t the disorder of the inner ear The nature of the problem is low because it only requires minimal nursing support. It is considered as a potential factor. In terms of the resources, both the client and the nurse have the resources.