Which pediatric client will the community health nurse assess first?
1. A 6-year-old who is wheezing and short of breath.
2. A 2-year-old who has been pulling at his ear.
3. A 2-month-old with a 2-day history of diarrhea.
4. A 10-year-old with a sore throat and low-grade fever.
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Explanation:
1. A child who has symptoms of respiratory distress should be seen right away.
2. While the 2-year-old is exhibiting symptoms of an ear infection and needs to be seen, however, this is not the priority client for assessment.
3. While the 2-month-old with a 2-day history of diarrhea needs to be seen, this is not the priority client for assessment.
4. While a 10-year-old with a sore throat and low-grade fever need to be seen, this is not the priority client for assessment.
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