The Nurse Has Received a Shift Report

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse has received a shift report. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

• A) The patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is complaining of dizziness with a glucose level of 120.
• B) The patient diagnosed with sleep apnea who is complaining of a morning headache.
• C) The patient diagnosed with diverticulitis who has a hard, rigid, abdomen and a temperature of 101.3°F.
• D) The patient diagnosed with a stomach virus who vomited three times during the previous shift.

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial statement that reports a company's financial performance over a specific accounting period, detailing revenues, expenses, and profits or losses.

Stewardship Function

Refers to the responsibility of management to manage and protect the assets of a company on behalf of its owners and stakeholders.

Operating Effectiveness

A measure of how well a company's operations and business systems are managed to achieve performance goals.

Capital Maintenance

A company's ability to maintain the level of its capital after covering its expenses, ensuring that its financial health and capacity to generate shareholder value are preserved.