Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Full-length
The nurse has just received the shift report. Which one of the following clients should be seen first?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Answer D is correct. There is nothing in answer A that indicates the client is unstable. Answer B is a good choice, but the client three days post-fracture may have a slight temperature, so he should be seen second. Answer C is also a good choice, but if the infant with dehydration is stable, the 8-week-old with respiratory distress (sub-sternal retractions and low oxygen saturation) is the most critical and should be seen first.