Question

a nurse receives the following assignment after morning report. which client should be assessed first? 1. a client who has chronic back pain and is crying. 2. a client scheduled for knee arthroplasty within 2 hr. 3. a client has transportation and is awaiting discharge. 4. a client who is 30 min postoperative for compound fracture.

Explanation:

In nursing, postoperative clients are at higher - risk for immediate complications like bleeding, airway issues, or shock. A client who is 30 minutes postoperative for a compound fracture is the most unstable and needs immediate assessment compared to the others. The client with chronic back pain is in pain but it is a chronic condition, the pre - operative client for knee arthroplasty is stable before surgery, and the client awaiting discharge is stable enough for discharge.

Answer:

1. A client who is 30 min postoperative for compound fracture.