A nurse working the 7 am-to-3 pm shift is reviewing the records of her assigned clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A. A client scheduled for hemodialysis at 10 am
B. A client scheduled for a nuclear scanning procedure at 10 am
C. A client scheduled for contrast computed tomography (CT) at noon
D. A client scheduled for hydrotherapy for treatment of a burn injury at 10:30 am
Ans: A. A client scheduled for hemodialysis at 10 am
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