Andy Roberts is a home health nurse who has five clients to see. Mr. Anderson needs BID dressing changes; Mrs. Brown needs blood drawn to check her prothrombin (protime) levels;
Mr. Carter must have his fasting blood glucose levels checked; Mrs. Dixon's heart and lung function must be evaluated following recent hospitalization with congestive heart failure (CHF); and Mr. Edison is a new admit after being discharged from the hospital following a total hip replacement. In planning his day, Andy will probably schedule which two clients first?
1. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Carter
2. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Edison
3. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Dixon
4. Mrs. Brown and Mr. Edison
5. Mr. Carter and Mrs. Dixon
ANS: 5
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