A nurse just received the report from the previous shift. Which of the following clients would the nurse see first?
A)A client who has been vomiting for the past 24 hours
B)A client who is scheduled for a cholecystectomy in an hour
C)A client who had tumor lysis syndrome 3 hours ago
D)A client who has been having recurring pain for short periods of time for the past 24 hours

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

A Nurse Just Received the Report from the Previous Shift