The emergency department (ED) nurse is caring for the following clients.Which client does the nurse prioritize to see first?
A) 22-year-old with a painful and swollen right wrist
B) 45-year-old reporting chest pain and diaphoresis
C) 60-year-old reporting difficulty swallowing and nausea
D) 81-year-old with a respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min and a temperature of 101° F
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