A New Registered Nurse Working for a Busy Unit of an Acute

A new registered nurse working for a busy unit of an acute care teaching hospital begins the shift with four patients.Which patient should the nurse attend to first?

A) Patient who needs assistance in ambulating the hall
B) Patient whose blood pressure suddenly drops and who passes out (faints)
C) Recovering stable surgical patient whose family has just arrived
D) Recovering patient who is resting quietly watching television

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