After Receiving Change-Of-Shift Report on Four Patients Admitted to a Heart

question 8

Multiple Choice

After receiving change-of-shift report on four patients admitted to a heart failure unit,which patient should the nurse assess first?

• A)A patient who reported dizziness after receiving the first dose of captopril
• B)A patient who is cool and clammy, with new-onset confusion and restlessness
• C)A patient who has crackles bilaterally in the lung bases and is receiving oxygen.
• D)A patient who is receiving IV nesiritide (Natrecor) and has a blood pressure of 100/62

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