When Determining Which Patient Has the Priority to Be Assessed

question 25

Multiple Choice

When determining which patient has the priority to be assessed first,the nurse should always evaluate the patient who is:

• A)unstable
• B)having pain
• C)on the ventilator
• D)receiving blood

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