The Nurse Has Received a Change-Of-Shift Report About These Four

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse has received a change-of-shift report about these four patients. Which one should the nurse plan to assess first?

• A) A 23-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis who has pulmonary function testing scheduled in 30 minutes.
• B) A 35-year-old patient who was admitted the previous day with bacterial pneumonia and has a temperature of 100.2°F.
• C) A 46-year-old patient who is complaining of dyspnea after having a thoracentesis 1 hour previously.
• D) A 77-year-old patient with TB who has four antitubercular medications due in 15 minutes.

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