The nurse has just finished the change-of-shift report. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
a. The patient who needs assistance transferring from the bed to a wheelchair
b. The client with COPD who is having difficulty breathing
c. A client who is being discharged today
d. An elderly client who has requested medication for pain
B
The nurse should assess the client with COPD first. This client is having difficulty breathing, which
could be a life-threatening situation. Remember to follow the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation).
The other three patients are not experiencing life-threatening situations.
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