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After receiving change-of-shift report, which client does the RN assess first?*1 pointa. A client with nausea and vomiting who complains of abdominal crampsb. A client with a nasogastric (NG) tube who has dry oral mucosa and is complaining of thirstc. A client receiving intravenous (IV) diuretics whose blood pressure is 88/52 mm Hgd. A client with normal saline infusing at 150 mL/hr whose hourly urine output has been averaging 75 mL

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After receiving change-of-shift report, which client does the RN assess first?*1 pointa. A client with nausea and vomiting who complains of abdominal crampsb. A client with a nasogastric (NG) tube who has dry oral mucosa and is complaining of thirstc. A client receiving intravenous (IV) diuretics whose blood pressure is 88/52 mm Hgd. A client with normal saline infusing at 150 mL/hr whose hourly urine output has been averaging 75 mL

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The RN should assess the client receiving intravenous (IV) diuretics whose blood pressure is 88/52 mm Hg first. This client's blood pressure is significantly lower than the normal range (90/60mm Hg to 120/80mm Hg), indicating that they may be experiencing hypotension, a potentially serious condition. Hypotension can be a side effect of IV diuretics, which increase urine production and can thereby decrease blood volume. This client's condition could deteriorate rapidly without intervention, so they should be the RN's top priority.

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