You are ready to begin your patient assessments after receiving report. Which patient will you assess first? 1. A 36-year-old with mitral stenosis scheduled for a balloon valvulopl... You are ready to begin your patient assessments after receiving report. Which patient will you assess first? 1. A 36-year-old with mitral stenosis scheduled for a balloon valvuloplasty later in the morning 2. An 82-year-old 2 days after coronary bypass surgery who has a temperature of 100.5°F 3. A 52-year-old with cardiomyopathy who developed chest pain and shortness of breath during shift change 4. A 63-year-old who had a coronary stent placed yesterday afternoon who has some bloody drainage on the procedure site dressing.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which patient the nurse should assess first based on the provided scenarios, indicating priority in patient care which is essential in medical practice.
Answer
52-year-old with cardiomyopathy and chest pain/shortness of breath.
The final answer is a 52-year-old with cardiomyopathy who developed chest pain and shortness of breath during shift change.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is a 52-year-old with cardiomyopathy who developed chest pain and shortness of breath during shift change.
More Information
Chest pain and shortness of breath can indicate a serious, life-threatening situation such as myocardial infarction, requiring immediate assessment.
Tips
A common mistake is underestimating the urgency of chest pain symptoms, which can be life-threatening.
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