After receiving the shift report, which of the following requires a priority action by the nurse?
a. Discontinue an IV line from an insertion site that appears red and at which the patient complains of pain.
b. Make assignments for the team.
c. Talk to a patient who has changed his mind about having a procedure today.
d. Round on all the patients on their team.
A
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A Patient safety is a priority.
B This is not a priority for patient safety.
C This is not a priority for patient safety.
D This is not a priority for patient safety.
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