Several criteria are considered when prioritizing risks in nursing:
1. Severity of the Risk: How serious is the potential harm? 2. Likelihood of Occurrence: What is the probability of the risk happening? 3. Impact on Patient Outcomes: How will the risk affect patient health and recovery? 4. Resource Availability: Are there sufficient resources to address the risk? 5. Time Sensitivity: How urgent is the need for intervention?
Using these criteria, nurses can develop a risk matrix to rank each identified risk and prioritize their actions accordingly.
