After Receiving Change-Of-Shift Report About the Following Four Patients on the Cardiac

question 27

Multiple Choice

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

• A)A 39-yr-old patient with pericarditis who is complaining of sharp, stabbing chest pain
• B)A 56-yr-old patient with variant angina who is scheduled to receive nifedipine (Procardia)
• C)A 65-yr-old patient who had a myocardial infarction (MI) 4 days ago and is anxious about today's planned discharge
• D)A 59-yr-old patient with unstable angina who has just returned after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

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