A nurse is triaging clients in the emergency department.Which client should be considered "urgent"?

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A client with a cough and a temperature of 102° F is urgent.This client is at risk for deterioration and needs to be seen quickly,but is not in an immediately life-threatening situation.The client with a chest stab wound and tachycardia and the client with new-onset confusion and slurred speech should be triaged as emergent.The client with a skin rash and a sore throat is not at risk for deterioration and would be triaged as nonurgent.

A Nurse Is Triaging Clients in the Emergency Department