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A nurse just received the report from the previous shift. Which of the following clients would the nurse see first?

A client who has been vomiting for the past 24 hours
A client who is scheduled for a cholecystectomy in an hour
A client who had tumor lysis syndrome 3 hours ago
A client who has been having recurring pain for short periods of time for the past 24 hours

Explanation

Answer: C - Tumor lysis syndrome is a medical emergency characterized by electrolyte imbalances. The client is at risk for renal failure; therefore, this patient must be the RN’s first priority. The other clients are followed up with, but they are not a priority.

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