health assessment final exam 2022

The nurse is caring for patients on the surgical floor and has just received report from the previous shift. Which of the following patients should the nurse see FIRST? A. A 35-year-old admitted three hours ago with a gunshot would; 1.5 cm area of dark drainage noted on the dressing B. A 43-year-old who had a masectomy tow days ago; 23 cc of serosanguinous fluid noted in the Jackson-Pratt drain C. A 59-year-old with a collapsed lung due to an accident; no drainage noted in the previous eight hours D. A 62-year-old who had an abdominal-perineal resection three days ago; patient complains of chills - correct answerD The nurse is caring for patients in the outpatient clinic. Which of the following phone calls should the nurse return first? A. A client with hepatitis A who states "My arms and legs are itching." B. A client with a cast on the right leg who states, " I have a funny feeling in my right leg." C. A client with osteomylitis of the spine who states, " I am so nauseous that I can't eat." D. A client with rheumatoid arthritis who states, " I am having trouble sleeping." - correct answerB high priority - correct answerAirway Breathing Circulaltion Vital Signs Second priority - correct answermental status change untreated medical problem acute pain acute urinary elimination problem abnormal lab value risk of infection