Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse is working in a busy medical-surgical unit and has received report on the following four clients. The nurse should first see the client with
Correct answer
B
Rationale
New-onset atrial fibrillation with chest pain (B) suggests possible cardiac ischemia, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate assessment. Severe pain (A), infected foot wound (C), and confusion post-fall (D) are urgent but less immediately life-threatening.