Which Patient Should the Nurse Assess First After Receiving Change-Of-Shift

Which patient should the nurse assess first after receiving change-of-shift report?

A) A 60-yr-old patient whose new ileostomy has drained 800 mL over the previous 8 hours
B) A 50-yr-old patient with familial adenomatous polyposis who has occult blood in the stool
C) A 40-yr-old patient with ulcerative colitis who has had six liquid stools in the previous 4 hours
D) A 30-yr-old patient who has abdominal distention and an apical heart rate of 136 beats/minute

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