After receiving change-of-shift report on the orthopedic unit, which patient should the RN assess first?
A) A patient who had an open reduction and internal fixation and casting of a tibial fracture 3 days ago and is complaining of nausea
B) A patient who is being discharged with an upper extremity external fixation device and needs teaching about pin care
C) A patient who had an open reduction and internal fixation of a left femoral fracture 6 hours ago and states, "I can't feel my left foot"
D) A patient who developed a deep vein thrombosis in the right leg after a hip replacement and has heparin infusing