medium · NCLEX-RN management
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
- A client with diabetes whose 07:30 fingerstick glucose was 110 mg/dL.
- A client with a fractured femur who is requesting pain medication 15 minutes before it is due.
- A client with a chest tube who has new-onset subcutaneous emphysema around the insertion site.
- A client who had a colonoscopy 2 hours ago and is complaining of abdominal bloating and gas.
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