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

question 3

Multiple Choice

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

• A) A patient with right-sided weakness who has an infusion of tPA prescribed
• B) A patient who has atrial fibrillation and a new order for warfarin (Coumadin)
• C) A patient who experienced a transient ischemic attack yesterday who has a dose of aspirin due
• D) A patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage 2 days ago who has nimodipine (Nimotop) scheduled

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