Four clients are brought to the ER for treatment after a severe motor vehicle accident. Identify the client that the triage nurse would send for treatment first.
A)A 23-year-old third-trimester pregnant woman who is having contractions
B)A 42-year-old man who has a crushed cranium and no blood pressure or pulse
C)A 61-year-old woman having gurgling respirations secondary to a maxillofacial injury
D)An 8-year-old boy with lower-extremity paralysis secondary to a lumbar spinal cord injury

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The 61-year-old woman with gurgling respirations secondary to a maxillofacial injury should be prioritized for immediate treatment due to the imminent risk of airway obstruction, which is a life-threatening condition.

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