The nurse has just received change-of-shift report about these four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A) A 38-year-old who has pericarditis and is complaining of sharp, stabbing chest pain
B) A 45-year-old who had an MI 4 days ago and is anxious about the planned discharge
C) A 51-year-old who has just returned to the unit after a coronary arteriogram and PCI
D) A 60-year-old who has a scheduled dose of atenolol (Tenormin) 25 mg PO due
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