A nurse who works on the orthopedic unit has just received change-of-shift report. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

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Difficulty in voiding may indicate damage to the spinal nerves and should be assessed and reported to the surgeon immediately. The information about the other patients is consistent with their diagnoses. The nurse will need to assess them as quickly as possible,but the information about them does not indicate a need for immediate intervention.

A Nurse Who Works on the Orthopedic Unit Has Just