You are the nurse on a surgical unit. Which of the following…
You are the nurse on a surgical unit. Which of the following patients should you prioritize for assessment and intervention?Patients:A post-op patient who has not voided in 8 hours.A patient who is 2 days post-op with a surgical dressing saturated in serosanguinous fluid.A newly admitted patient complaining of throat tightness and itching after the first dose of an IV antibiotic.A patient who is requesting help to the bathroom and is a fall risk.Determine which patient needs immediate assessment and explain the rationale using the ABCs and safety principles. (2 pts)