The nurse has received a shift report. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
a. The patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is complaining of dizziness with a glucose level of 120
b. The patient diagnosed with sleep apnea who is complaining of a morning headache
c. The patient diagnosed with diverticulitis who has a hard, rigid, abdomen and a temperature of 101.3°F
d. The patient diagnosed with a stomach virus who vomited three times during the previous shift
ANS: C
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