Which of the following is the best example of an intermediate prioriti

Which of the following is the best example of an intermediate prioritized client need for a client diagnosed with risk of injury related to poor skin integrity?

1. Applying adequate clothing to ensure the client’s warmth
2. Providing sufficient quantities of an aloe-based skin lotion
3. Helping the client select her favorite foods from the menu form
4. Dressing the client’s feet in non-skid soled slippers when ambulating

ANSWER

ANS: 2
An intermediate priority is one that involves the non-emergent, non–life-threatening needs of the client. Having sufficient aloe-based lotion is required for maintaining good skin integrity but is not required for meeting a life-threatening need. Although the other options are an intermediate need, they are not the best option because they are not directly related to the client’s stated nurs-ing diagnosis.