The Nurse Has Received Change-Of-Shift Report About These Four Patients

The nurse has received change-of-shift report about these four patients. Which one will the nurse plan to assess first?

A) A 23-year-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis who has pulmonary function testing scheduled in 30 minutes
B) A 35-year-old patient who was admitted the previous day with bacterial pneumonia and has a temperature of 100.2° F
C) A 46-year-old patient who is complaining of dyspnea after having a thoracentesis an hour previously
D) A 77-year-old patient with TB who has four antitubercular medications due in 15 minutes

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