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During shift repоrt оn а medicаl-surgicаl unit, the nurse receives the fоllowing updates: Patient A: A 70-year-old recovering from a hip replacement who reports mild dizziness when standing, ambulating with a walker. Vital signs: BP 128/76 mmHg, HR 82 bpm, RR 18, Temp 98.4°F, SpO₂ 96% on room air. Patient B: A 60-year-old with chronic heart failure who is slightly short of breath while talking, has mild ankle edema. Vital signs: BP 110/68 mmHg, HR 96 bpm, RR 22, Temp 98.8°F, SpO₂ 94% on room air. Patient C: A 45-year-old post-operative patient from abdominal surgery who is reporting incisional pain rated 7/10 and requesting pain medication. Vital signs: BP 122/78 mmHg, HR 88 bpm, RR 20, Temp 99.0°F, SpO₂ 97% on room air. Patient D: A 55-year-old patient with diabetes who is due for routine blood glucose monitoring. Vital signs: BP 130/80 mmHg, HR 84 bpm, RR 18, Temp 98.6°F, SpO₂ 98% on room air. Which patient should the nurse assess first?