The Nurse Receives an Assignment of Patients

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse receives an assignment of patients. Which of the following patients should the nurse observe first?

• A)A patient with sickle cell anemia who is receiving a monthly transfusion of a unit of packed red blood cells who is reporting left knee pain
• B)A patient with diabetes who has a blood sugar of 85 and is eating lunch
• C)A patient with cellulitis who is receiving the first dose of intravenous antibiotics and who is reporting a feeling of tightness in the throat
• D)A patient who has a pressure ulcer who is due for a dressing change
• Multiple Response
• Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.

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