The nurse receives change-of-shift report on the following four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

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Patients on bed rest who are immobile are at high risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Sudden onset of shortness of breath in a patient with a DVT suggests a pulmonary embolism and requires immediate assessment and action such as O₂administration. The other patients should also be assessed as soon as possible,but there is no indication that they may need immediate action to prevent clinical deterioration.

The Nurse Receives Change-Of-Shift Report on the Following Four Patients