Which Patient Requires the Most Rapid Assessment and Care by the Emergency

Multiple Choice

Which patient requires the most rapid assessment and care by the emergency department nurse?

A) The patient with hemochromatosis who reports abdominal pain
B) The patient with neutropenia who has a temperature of 101.8° F
C) The patient with thrombocytopenia who has oozing gums after a tooth extraction
D) The patient with sickle cell anemia who has had nausea and diarrhea for 24 hours