During the endorsement, which of the following clients should the on-duty nurse assess first? A. The 58-year-old client who was admitted 2 days ago with heart failure, blood pressure of 126/76 mm Hg, and a respiratory rate of 22 breaths/minute. B. The 89-year-old client with end-stage right-sided heart failure, blood pressure of 78/50 mm Hg, and a "do not resuscitate" order. C. The 62-year-old client who was admitted 1 day ago with thrombophlebitis and is receiving L.V. heparin. D. The 75-year-old client who was admitted 1 hour ago with new-onset atrial fibrillation and is receiving L.V. diltiazem (Cardizem).
During the endorsement, which of the following clients should the on-duty nurse assess first? A. The 58-year-old client who was admitted 2 days ago with heart failure, blood pressure of 126/76 mm Hg, and a respiratory rate of 22 breaths/minute. B. The 89-year-old client with end-stage right-sided heart failure, blood pressure of 78/50 mm Hg, and a "do not resuscitate" order. C. The 62-year-old client who was admitted 1 day ago with thrombophlebitis and is receiving L.V. heparin. D. The 75-year-old client who was admitted 1 hour ago with new-onset atrial fibrillation and is receiving L.V. diltiazem (Cardizem).
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