Maria Hernandez is a 6-year-old female who came into the emergency department about 10 minutes ago. Maria’s caregiver reports the child is in a sickle cell crisis.

Maria Hernandez is a 6-year-old female who came into the emergency department about 10 minutes ago. Maria’s caregiver reports the child is in a sickle cell crisis. The child reports their “stomach and legs hurt” and rates their pain as 6 on FACES pain scale. Maria’s knees are swollen, red, and warm to touch. The child has a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and has been seen in the emergency department for frequent sickle cell crises. Vital signs are blood pressure 128/74; temperature 38.3° C (100.9° F); heart rate 108/min; respirations 40; SpO2 89% on room air. Maria weighs 17.96 kg (39 lb. 9 ounces). After receiving handoff report, the nurse should determine the child’s priority needs. Indicate if the child is a high priority or low priority using each of the priority frameworks below. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs High Priority Low Priority Airway, Breathing, and Circulation High Priority Low Priority Safety and Risk Reduction High Priority Low Priority Urgent vs. Nonurgent High Priority Low Priority Chronic vs. Acute/Stable vs. Unstable High Priority Low Priority