Multiple Choice
After receiving change-of-shift report about the following four patients,which patient should the nurse assess first?
A) A 31-year-old female with Cushing syndrome and a blood glucose level of 244 mg/dL
B) A 70-year-old female taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) who has an irregular pulse of 134
C) A 53-year-old male who has Addison's disease and is due for a scheduled dose of hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) .
D) A 22-year-old male admitted with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) who has a serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L
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