After Receiving Change-Of-Shift Report, Which of These Patients Should the Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

After receiving change-of-shift report, which of these patients should the nurse assess first?

• A) A patient with 40% total body surface area ( TBSA ) burns who is receiving IV fluids at 500 mL/hour
• B) A patient with smoke inhalation who has wheezes and altered mental status
• C) A patient with full-thickness leg burns who has a dressing change scheduled
• D) A patient with abdominal burns who is complaining of level 8 ( 0 to 10 scale ) pain

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