Morning Report

A nurse is caring for two patients. Patient A is tearful and says they feel lonely because their family has not visited. Patient B is breathing rapidly, appears pale, and has an oxygen saturation of 88% on room air.

Which patient should the nurse assess first?

• A.Patient B because impaired oxygenation is the more immediate physiological concern
• B.Patient A because emotional distress should be addressed first
• C.Both patients at the same time
• D.Patient A because they requested help first