Based on the information provided,which client should the nurse see first?
A)Infant respirations 38/min
B)2-year-old pulse 112/min
C)6-year-old axillary temperature 97.5°F
D)10-year-old blood pressure 138/88

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The 10-year-old with a blood pressure of 138/88 mmHg should be seen first as this reading is elevated for their age, indicating possible hypertension or another urgent health issue. Normal blood pressure for children varies with age, height, and gender, but 138/88 is generally considered high for a 10-year-old. The other vital signs listed are within normal ranges for their respective ages.

Based on the Information Provided,which Client Should the Nurse See