A fire in a first floor operating room is forcing evacuation of clients from a second floor unit to another building. Which of the following clients would have the highest priority for the charge nurse to evacuate?
a. A client receiving IV antibiotics every six hours for a leg ulcer.
b. A client admitted with pancreatitis with nasogastric tube and PCA pump in place.
c. A client post left hip replacement of two days ago whose daughter is visiting.
d. A client semi-comatose after a cerebrovascular accident with an indwelling urinary catheter.
Answer: a. A client receiving IV antibiotics every six hours for a leg ulcer.
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