A Nurse Is Triaging Clients in the Emergency Department

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is triaging clients in the emergency department.Which client should be considered "urgent"?

• A) A 20-year-old female with a chest stab wound and tachycardia
• B) A 45-year-old homeless man with a skin rash and sore throat
• C) A 75-year-old female with a cough and a temperature of 102° F
• D) A 50-year-old male with new-onset confusion and slurred speech

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