Which patient in the ear,nose,and throat (ENT) clinic should the nurse assess first?
A) A 23-year-old who is complaining of a sore throat and has a muffled voice
B) A 34-year-old who has a "scratchy throat" and a positive rapid strep antigen test
C) A 55-year-old who is receiving radiation for throat cancer and has severe fatigue
D) A 72-year-old with a history of a total laryngectomy whose stoma is red and inflamed
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