After the nurse receives report,which patient should the nurse assess first?
A) Patient who has a respiratory rate of 14 after overdosing on oxycodone (OxyContin)
B) Patient admitted with cocaine use who has an irregular heart rate of 142 beats/minute
C) Patient who is experiencing hallucinations and extreme anxiety after the use of marijuana
D) Patient with a history of daily alcohol use who is complaining of insomnia and diaphoresis
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