The nurse has received a change-of-shift report about these four patients.Which one will the nurse plan to assess first?

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The patient who is complaining of dyspnea after a thoracentesis should be assessed first as this could be a sign of a potential complication, such as a pneumothorax. This patient requires immediate attention to prevent further respiratory distress or compromise. The other patients also require timely care, but their conditions are not as urgent as the patient who is experiencing dyspnea.

The Nurse Has Received a Change-Of-Shift Report About These Four