The nurse has received a change-of-shift report about these four patients. Which one should the nurse plan to assess first?
a. A 23-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis who has pulmonary function testing scheduled in 30 minutes
b. A 35-year-old patient who was admitted the previous day with bacterial pneumonia and has a temperature of 100.2°F
c. A 46-year-old patient who is complaining of dyspnea after having a thoracentesis 1 hour previously
d. A 77-year-old patient with TB who has four antitubercular medications due in 15 minutes
ANS: C
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