A nurse has just received the shift handoff report. Which patient shou

QUESTION

A nurse has just received the shift handoff report. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

A. A patient who has rheumatoid arthritis and is having an endoscopy this morning
B. A patient who has asthma and had difficulty breathing during the night
C. A postoperative cholecystectomy patient who has a drain and needs discharge teaching
D. A patient who has sickle cell anemia reporting pain and received pain medication 10 minutes ago

ANSWER:

ANS: B