After Receiving Change-Of-Shift Report About the Following Four Patients,which Patient

question 20

Multiple Choice

After receiving change-of-shift report about the following four patients,which patient should the nurse assess first?

• A) A 31-year-old female with Cushing syndrome and a blood glucose level of 244 mg/dL
• B) A 70-year-old female taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) who has an irregular pulse of 134
• C) A 53-year-old male who has Addison's disease and is due for a scheduled dose of hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef).
• D) A 22-year-old male admitted with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) who has a serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L

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