During morning report, the LPN/LVN is assigned a group of patients. Which patient should the LPN/LVN see first?
a. A patient scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) due to back pain
b. A patient reporting constipation and stomach cramps
c. A 2-day postsurgical patient reporting pain at a level of 6
d. A patient with pneumonia who is short of breath and anxious
ANS: D
D. Using Maslow's hierarchy of needs and considering which patient problems are life-threatening, shortness of breath is most important. A. B. C. Problems of pain, constipation, and scheduled tests are all important, but not immediately life-threatening.
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