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

question 19

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Patient with serum potassium level of 5.0 mEq/L who is complaining of abdominal cramping
• B)Patient with serum sodium level of 145 mEq/L who has a dry mouth and is asking for a glass of water
• C)Patient with serum magnesium level of 1.1 mEq/L who has tremors and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
• D)Patient with serum phosphorus level of 4.5 mg/dL who has multiple soft tissue calcium-phosphate precipitates

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