After the nurse has received change-of-shift report about the following four patients, which patient should be assessed first?

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Sudden onset shortness of breath in a patient with a deep vein thrombosis suggests a pulmonary embolism and requires immediate assessment and actions such as oxygen administration. The other patients also should be assessed as soon as possible, but there is no indication that they may need immediate action to prevent clinical deterioration.

After the Nurse Has Received Change-Of-Shift Report About the Following