After receiving change-of-shift report about the following four patients, which patient should the nurse assess first?
A) A 31-year-old with Cushing syndrome and a blood glucose level of 244 mg/dL
B) A 22-year-old admitted with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone ( SIADH ) who has a serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L
C) A 70-year-old who recently started taking levothyroxine ( Synthroid ) and has an irregular pulse of 134
D) A 53-year-old who has Addison's disease and is due for a scheduled dose of hydrocortisone ( Solu-Cortef ) .
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