Nurses are expected to understand the principles of triage when caring for multiple clients. The ICU charge nurse is reviewing assignments. Based on the principles of triage, to which client would the charge nurse give priority for treatment? Select all that apply.

D a client who has been talking with family and is now unresponsive A a client on a ventilator who has an alarm sounding B a client who has just returned from an open appendectomy E a client receiving a new antibiotic who complains of tingling in the mouth C a client ready to transfer to the floor after the nurse calls report