The charge nurse in the ICU receives a call from the ED.They have three patients who require a bed.Which patient should be transferred first?
A)A patient admitted with an acute MI who is in the cardiac catheterization lab now for an intervention
B)A patient admitted with an acute MI and a history of CABG on a nitroglycerin drip to manage ischemic pain and tissue perfusion
C)A patient in sickle cell crisis with a PCA pump to manage his pain
D)A patient in DKA for new-onset diabetes mellitus

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This patient is the least stable and will require the most assessment due to titration of the nitroglycerin drip.The other options are incorrect because although the patient requires assessments once on the unit, he or she is currently stable and can wait until a bed is available.

The Charge Nurse in the ICU Receives a Call from the ED.They