The Nurse Receives Change-Of-Shift Report on the Following Four Patients

Multiple Choice

The nurse receives change-of-shift report on the following four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

A) A 23-yr-old patient with cystic fibrosis who has pulmonary function testing scheduled
B) A 46-yr-old patient on bed rest who is complaining of sudden onset of shortness of breath
C) A 77-yr-old patient with tuberculosis (TB) who has four medications due in 15 minutes
D) A 35-yr-old patient who was admitted with pneumonia and has a temperature of 100.2° F (37.8° C)