After Receiving the Handoff Report from the Day Shift Charge

question 25

Multiple Choice

After receiving the handoff report from the day shift charge nurse,which patient should the evening charge nurse assess first?

• A) A patient with meningitis complaining of photophobia
• B) A mechanically ventilated patient with a GCS of 6
• C) A patient with bacterial meningitis on droplet precautions
• D) A patient with an intracranial pressure ICP of 20 mm Hg and an oral temperature of 104°F

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