After Change-Of-Shift Report,which Patient Will the Nurse Assess First

question 23

Multiple Choice

After change-of-shift report,which patient will the nurse assess first?

• A) A 40-year-old woman whose parenteral nutrition infusion bag has 30 minutes of solution left
• B) A 40-year-old man with continuous enteral feedings who has developed pulmonary crackles
• C) A 30-year-old man with 4+ generalized pitting edema and severe protein-calorie malnutrition
• D) A 30-year-old woman whose gastrostomy tube is plugged after crushed medications were administered.

---

Definitions:

Hypertension

A medical condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease.

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

A measure of average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months, used to monitor and diagnose diabetes.

Nonadherence

The act of not following prescribed guidelines, advice, or directives, commonly used in reference to medical treatment plans or dietary recommendations.

Eating Breakfast

The action of consuming the first meal of the day, traditionally eaten in the morning, considered significant for energy and nutrient intake.