After Receiving Change of Shift Report,which Patient Admitted to the Emergency

question 25

Multiple Choice

After receiving change of shift report,which patient admitted to the emergency department should the nurse assess first?

• A)A 67-yr-old patient who has a gangrenous left foot ulcer with a weak pedal pulse
• B)A 50-yr-old patient who is complaining of sudden sharp and severe upper back pain
• C)A 39-yr-old patient who has right calf tenderness, redness, and swelling after a plane ride
• D)A 58-yr-old patient who is taking anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation and has black stools