Which of the following patients should the nurse see first after the shift report?
A)A patient with a change in heart rhythm who is complaining of lightheadedness
B)A patient with a newly placed pacemaker who is complaining of shoulder pain
C)A patient in heart failure on afterload reducers with a blood pressure 96/60 mm Hg
D)A patient in first-degree heart block

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The patient has complained of lightheadedness and his cardiac monitor shows an increase in heart rate.A change in heart rhythm requires a nursing assessment.Options B and C are incorrect because the complaint is predictable and is not a priority.Option D is incorrect because the patient is stable and is not a priority.

Which of the Following Patients Should the Nurse See First