Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Full-length
The nurse receives the handoff of care report on four clients. Which client should the nurse see first?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Restlessness in a pneumonia client with low SpO2 (D) suggests worsening hypoxia, requiring immediate assessment. Severe pain (A) is urgent but stable. Pleural effusion (B) and fever (C) are less critical.