After the Nurse Has Received Change-Of-Shift Report About the Following

After the nurse has received change-of-shift report about the following four patients, which patient should be assessed first?

A) A 77-year-old patient with tuberculosis ( TB ) who has four antitubercular medications due in 15 minutes
B) A 23-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis who has pulmonary function testing scheduled
C) A 46-year-old patient who has a deep vein thrombosis and is complaining of sudden onset shortness of breath.
D) A 35-year-old patient who was admitted the previous day with pneumonia and has a temperature of 100.2° F ( 37.8° C )

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