Which client does the nurse assess first at the start of the nursing shift?

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The client who should be the first priority is the one who is reporting increased pain and swelling after arthroscopy; this could indicate complications from the surgery.The client with mild discomfort after an EMG should be assessed for pain,but mild discomfort is common for this procedure.Pain medication can then be administered.After a nuclear medicine scan,the client must increase fluids to flush out the radioisotope used in the scan.The nurse could then visit with the client who had questions about the upcoming MRI.

Which Client Does the Nurse Assess First at the Start