The Nurse Receives Change-Of-Shift Report on the Following Four Patients

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse receives change-of-shift report on the following four patients.Which patient should the nurse assess first?

• A) A 23-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis who has pulmonary function testing scheduled
• B) A 46-year-old patient on bed rest who is complaining of sudden onset of shortness of breath
• C) A 77-year-old patient with tuberculosis (TB) who has four antitubercular medications due in 15 minutes
• D) A 35-year-old patient who was admitted the previous day with pneumonia and has a temperature of 100.2° F (37.8° C)

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