The Emergency Department (ED)nurse Is Caring for the Following Clients

question 21

Multiple Choice

The emergency department (ED) nurse is caring for the following clients.Which client does the nurse prioritize to see first?

• A) 22-year-old with a painful and swollen right wrist
• B) 45-year-old reporting chest pain and diaphoresis
• C) 60-year-old reporting difficulty swallowing and nausea
• D) 81-year-old with a respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min and a temperature of 101° F

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