After Receiving Change-Of-Shift Report About the Following Four Patients, Which

question 6

Multiple Choice

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

• A) A 31-year-old with Cushing syndrome and a blood glucose level of 244 mg/dL
• B) A 22-year-old admitted with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone ( SIADH ) who has a serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L
• C) A 70-year-old who recently started taking levothyroxine ( Synthroid ) and has an irregular pulse of 134
• D) A 53-year-old who has Addison's disease and is due for a scheduled dose of hydrocortisone ( Solu-Cortef ).

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