A nurse working the evening shift has five patients and is teamed up with an assistive personnel. One of the assigned patients has just retumed from surgery, one is newly admitted, and one has requested a pain medication. The patient who has retuned from surgery just minutes ago has a large abdominal dressing, is still on oxygen by nasal cannula, and has an intravenous line. One of tie other patients has just called out for asistance in setting up a meal tray.Another patient is stable and resting comfortably. Which patient is the nurses current greatest priority?
[Verified Answer]: A nurse working the evening shift has five…
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