During Change-Of-Shift Report,the Nurse Learns About the Following Four Patients

question 16

Multiple Choice

During change-of-shift report,the nurse learns about the following four patients. Which patient requires assessment first?

• A)A 40-yr-old patient with chronic pancreatitis who has gnawing abdominal pain
• B)A 58-yr-old patient who has compensated cirrhosis and is complaining of anorexia
• C)A 55-yr-old patient with cirrhosis and ascites who has an oral temperature of 102° F (38.8° C)
• D)A 36-yr-old patient recovering from a laparoscopic cholecystectomy who has severe shoulder pain

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