Which of the following patients should be seen by the nurse first based on the information pro-vided during the shift report?
a. A patient admitted with hypertension complaining of back pain.
b. A patient admitted with mental status changes.
c. A patient complaining of incisional pain postoperatively.
d. A patient asking for assistance in getting back to bed.
ANS: A
This patient may be experiencing angina. The other options are incorrect because this patient does not require an urgent assessment.
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