All of These Clients Are Waiting to Be Admitted by the Emergency

question 1

Multiple Choice

All of these clients are waiting to be admitted by the emergency department nurse. Which one of the following requires the most rapid assessment and care by the nurse?

• A)The client with hemochromatosis who has symptoms of abdominal pain
• B)The client with thrombo-cytopenia who has blood oozing after having a tooth extracted
• C)The client with chemotherapy-induced neutropenia who has a temperature of 38.2°C (100.8°F)
• D)The client with a history of sickle cell anemia who has had nausea and diarrhea for 24 hours

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Definitions:

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