The oncoming nurse is receiving report on 4 clients. Which should be the priority assessment?

A Client who had a carotid endarterectomy that day with a blood pressure of 160/88 mm Hg C Client with a pulse of 109/min who has a history of atrial fibrillation D Client with pancreatitis whose total parenteral nutrition is almost finished B Client who is 1 day post bowel resection with absent bowel sounds