Several Patients Have Been Hospitalized for Diagnosis of Neurologic Problems

Several patients have been hospitalized for diagnosis of neurologic problems.Which patient will the nurse assess first?

A) Patient with a transient ischemic attack (TIA) returning from carotid duplex studies
B) Patient with a brain tumor who has just arrived on the unit after a cerebral angiogram
C) Patient with a seizure disorder who has just completed an electroencephalogram (EEG)
D) Patient prepared for a lumbar puncture whose health care provider is waiting for assistance