The Nurse Has Just Received Change-Of-Shift Report About These Four

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse has just received change-of-shift report about these four patients. Which patient should be assessed first?

• A) A patient in the 15th week of gestation who is experiencing uterine cramping and spotting
• B) A patient with a possible ectopic pregnancy who is complaining of severe shoulder pain
• C) A patient with ovarian cancer who is complaining of 5/10 pain after a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
• D) A patient who has a radium implant in place to treat cervical cancer and is crying because she feels isolated in her hospital room

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