The patient follows up at the orthopedic clinic ten days aft…

The patient follows up at the orthopedic clinic ten days after hospital discharge. The patient reports erythema, warmth, and increased swelling to the operative site. The nurse checks vital signs, performs a physical assessment, and obtains labs ordered by the provider. Which finding represents the highest priority and should be urgently reported to the provider?

The nurse arrives for their morning shift on a hospital unit…

The nurse arrives for their morning shift on a hospital unit and is assigned to care for four patients. Determine which patient is the highest priority and should be seen first. Then determine which patient is the lowest priority and can be delegated to the CNA. Patient with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) who reports blurred vision and leg spasms. Patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who has a weak cough and requires supplemental oxygen. Patient with a thoracic spinal cord injury at level T12 requesting assistance evacuating their bowels.   Patient with a history of epilepsy who is due for their daily antiepileptic mediation dose.   Which patient should the nurse see first?[patient1] Which patient can appropriately be delegated to the CNA? [patient2]