Which of These Patients Admitted to the Emergency Department Should

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of these patients admitted to the emergency department should the nurse assess first?

• A) 62-year-old who has gangrenous ulcers on both feet
• B) 50-year-old who is complaining of "tearing" chest pain
• C) 45-year-old who is taking anticoagulants and has bloody stools
• D) 36-year-old who has right calf tenderness, redness, and swelling

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