The nurse reviews assessment findings for assigned patients. Based on this information, which patient demands the nurse's immediate attention? The patient with
a. renal failure on dialysis whose WBC is 10,000 mm3 (normal)
b. abdominal aneurysm whose blood pressure is 170/90
c. atrial fibrillation whose lab results show and INR of 2.5 (normal)
d. endocarditis who has a loud heart murmur
ANS: B
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