After Receiving Change-Of-Shift Report, Which Patient Should the Nurse Assess

question 28

Multiple Choice

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

• A) A patient who was admitted yesterday with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding and has melena
• B) A patient who is crying after receiving a diagnosis of esophageal cancer
• C) A patient with esophageal varices who has a blood pressure of 96/54 mm Hg
• D) A patient with nausea who has a dose of metoclopramide (Reglan) scheduled

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Definitions:

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