3. Of the following new patients, who should be assessed fi rst by the nurse?

A. a patient with a diagnosis of alcohol abuse with impending delirium tremens (DTs)

B. a patient with a newly casted fractured fi bula complaining of pain C. a patient admitted two hours ago who is scheduled for a nephrectomy in the morning.

D. a patient diagnosed with appendicitis who has a temperature of 37.8°C (100.2°F) orally