The Nurse Has Received a Change-Of-Shift Report About These Four

Multiple Choice

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 100.2°F.
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.