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Prioritization of Patient Care HESI A2 Practice Questions

Free Prioritization of Patient Care practice questions for the HESI A2 exam with detailed rationales.

Question 1 of 2

The nurse is reviewing four patients during the morning shift. Which patient should be assessed first?

A. A diabetic patient with a blood glucose of 310 mg/dL and no symptoms.
B. A patient post-appendectomy who is complaining of pain rated 7/10.
C. A patient with COPD who is short of breath and has a respiratory rate of 32.
D. A patient scheduled for discharge who is waiting for prescription pick-up.