Order Patients
An 80-year-old female with a history of congestive heart failure presenting with constipation. She reports that she hasnt had a bowel movement in 2 weeks and is uncomfortable. Vital signs are T 36.4°C (97.5°F), P 77 irregular, R 16, O2 Sat 95% on room air, and BP 120/70.
A 24-year-old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse presenting with vomiting and diarrhea. She reports the symptoms started after breakfast 2 hours ago and complains of being somewhat lightheaded. Vital signs are T 39°C (102.2°F), P 110 regular, R 18, O2 Sat 93% room air, and BP 94/62.
A 54-year-old obese male with a history of diabetes presenting with dyspnea, nausea, and indigestion. He reports that he has had the flu all week. Vital signs are T 38°C (100.4°F), P 84 irregular, R 22, O2 Sat 95% on room air, and BP 140/92.
A 14-year-old healthy male presenting with a swollen, discolored, and painful ankle (7 on a scale of 1-10). He reports he fell off his all-terrain vehicle. Vital signs are temperature (T) 37°C (98.6°F), pulse (P) 90 regular, respiratory rate (R) 20, oxygen saturation (O2 Sat) 98% room air, and blood pressure (BP) 130/90.
The RN in an emergency room has triaged four patients who arrived simultaneously. List the order in which the patients should be see
