The Patients: 1. A 63-year-old with a burn on the left lower leg is complaining of pain. 2. A 45-year-old with pneumonia, complaining of shortness of breath. 3. A 31-year-old with abdominal pain who has just vomited blood. 4. An 88-year-old who has right-sided paralysis and wants to be helped to the bathroom immediately. The Situation: The nurse is caring for these patients. The Question: Whom should the nurse see first?

The Patients: 1. A 63-year-old with a burn on the left lower leg is complaining of pain. 2. A 45-year-old with pneumonia, complaining of shortness of breath. 3. A 31-year-old with abdominal pain who has just vomited blood. 4. An 88-year-old who has right-sided paralysis and wants to be helped to the bathroom immediately. The Situation: The nurse is caring for these patients. The Question: Whom should the nurse see first?



A. The 45-years old with pneumonia and shortness of breath.

B. A 63-year-old with a burn on the left lower leg who is complaining of pain.

C. A 31-year-old with abdominal pain who has just vomited blood.

D. . An 88-year-old who has right-sided paralysis and wants to be helped to the bathroom immediately.



Answer: A. The 45-years old with pneumonia and shortness of breath.


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