A nurse is working in the intermediate care unit. after receiving change of shift report who should the nurse assess first?

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A nurse is working in the intermediate care unit. after receiving change of shift report who should the nurse assess first?

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okpalawalter8 okpalawalter8 · Answer 1 · 2022-08-30T11:17:40-04:00

A nurse is working in the intermediate care unit. after receiving the change of shift report the nurse assess the 43-year-old with a (blood pressure (BP) of 160/92 who is complaining of chest pain

This is further explained below.

What is chest pain?

Generally, There are a number of potential reasons for chest discomfort that are not related to any underlying condition. Examples of this include lifting big objects or weights, receiving a blow to the chest, or trying to swallow a large portion of food.

In conclusion, The intermediate care unit currently has a nurse working there. Following receipt of the change of shift report, the nurse does an assessment on the 43-year-old patient who is complaining of chest discomfort and has a blood pressure reading of 160/92.