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

After receiving change-of-shift report, which patient should the nurse assess first?

A) A patient who was admitted yesterday with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding and has melena
B) A patient who is crying after receiving a diagnosis of esophageal cancer
C) A patient with esophageal varices who has a blood pressure of 96/54 mm Hg
D) A patient with nausea who has a dose of metoclopramide (Reglan) scheduled

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