After Receiving a Change-Of-Shift Report,which Patient Should the Nurse Assess

question 10

Multiple Choice

After receiving a change-of-shift report,which patient should the nurse assess first?

• A) The patient who has multiple black wounds on the feet and ankles
• B) The newly admitted patient with a stage IV pressure ulcer on the coccyx
• C) The patient who has been receiving chemotherapy and has a temperature of 102° F
• D) The patient who needs to be medicated with multiple analgesics before a scheduled dressing change

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