Of the Following Patients Waiting to Be Admitted by the Emergency

question 10

Multiple Choice

Of the following patients waiting to be admitted by the emergency department nurse,which one requires the most rapid assessment and care by the nurse?

• A) The patient with a history of sickle cell anemia who has had nausea and diarrhea for 24 hours
• B) The patient who has chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and a temperature of 38°C
• C) The patient with thrombocytopenia who has oozing after having a tooth extracted
• D) The patient with hemophilia A who has ankle swelling after twisting the ankle

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