After Receiving Report,which Patient Admitted to the Emergency Department Should

question 12

Multiple Choice

After receiving report,which patient admitted to the emergency department should the nurse assess first?

• A) 67-year-old who has a gangrenous left foot ulcer with a weak pedal pulse
• B) 58-year-old who is taking anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation and has black stools
• C) 50-year-old who is complaining of sudden "sharp" and "worst ever" upper back pain
• D) 39-year-old who has right calf tenderness, redness, and swelling after a long plane ride

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