The nurse has received a shift report. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
a. The patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is complaining of dizziness with a glucose level of 120
b. The patient diagnosed with sleep apnea who is complaining of a morning headache
c. The patient diagnosed with diverticulitis who has a hard, rigid, abdomen and a temperature of 101.3F
d. The patient diagnosed with a stomach virus who vomited three times during the previous shift
Question 2
The nurse has received a change-of-shift report about these four patients. Which one should the nurse plan to assess first?
a. A 23-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis who has pulmonary function testing scheduled in 30 minutes
b. A 35-year-old patient who was admitted the previous day with bacterial pneumonia and has a temperature of 100.2F
c. A 46-year-old patient who is complaining of dyspnea after having a thoracentesis 1 hour previously
d. A 77-year-old patient with TB who has four antitubercular medications due in 15 minutes
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