Which Patient Requires the Most Rapid Assessment and Care by the Emergency

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which patient requires the most rapid assessment and care by the emergency department nurse?

• A) The patient with hemochromatosis who reports abdominal pain
• B) The patient with neutropenia who has a temperature of 101.8° F
• C) The patient with sickle cell anemia who has had nausea and diarrhea for 24 hours
• D) The patient with thrombocytopenia who has oozing after having a tooth extracted

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