The nurse is caring for several clients.Rank the order in which the nurse would assess vital signs for these clients.

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The nurse would prioritize clients who are returning from surgery and clients who were previously febrile and required medication, as their conditions may be more unstable and require closer monitoring. The client who will walk the hallway for the first time would be assessed next, as activity can affect vital signs. The client who is to be discharged this morning would be assessed last, as they are stable and preparing to go home.

The Nurse Is Caring for Several Clients