After Receiving Change-Of-Shift Report About the Following Four Patients, Which

Multiple Choice

After receiving change-of-shift report about the following four patients, which patient should the nurse assess first?

A) A 22-year-old admitted with SIADH who has a serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L
B) A 31-year-old who has iatrogenic Cushing syndrome with a capillary blood glucose level of 204 mg/dL
C) A 53-year-old who has Addison disease and is due for a scheduled dose of hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef)
D) A 70-year-old returning from PACU following partial thyroidectomy who is extremely agitated, has an irregular pulse rate of 134, and has an elevated temperature of 103.2^°F