After change-of-shift report,which patient will the nurse assess first?
A) A 19-yr-old patient with type 1 diabetes who was admitted with possible dawn phenomenon
B) A 35-yr-old patient with type 1 diabetes whose most recent blood glucose reading was 230 mg/dL
C) A 60-yr-old patient with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome who has poor skin turgor and dry oral mucosa
D) A 68-yr-old patient with type 2 diabetes who has severe peripheral neuropathy and complains of burning foot pain
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