A 69 years old woman has a history of heart failure. She is admitted to the emergency department with heart failure complicated by pulmonary edema. On admission of this client, which of the following should be assessed first?

A: Skin Integrity
B: Airway, Breathing and Circulation (e.g Blood Pressure, Oxygenation)
C: Serum Electrolyte
D: Hourly Urine Output
Correct Answer: b
Short Details:
This patient has heart failure with pulmonary edema. In pulmonary edema, fluid collects in the lungs, which can cause:
Severe shortness of breath
Low oxygen levels
Respiratory distress