Question

a nurse in a providers office has completed preliminary screening of four clients. which of the following clients should the nurse recommend first for treatment? a client who has a 5 cm (2 in) long laceration on the arm a client who has audible inspiratory stridor a client who reports dysuria a client who reports a headache of 5 on a 0 to 10 scale

Explanation:

Audible inspiratory stridor indicates a potential airway obstruction, which is a life - threatening condition. According to the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) priority framework in nursing, airway issues take precedence over other non - life - threatening conditions. A laceration on the arm, dysuria (painful urination), and a headache of moderate intensity (5 on a 0 - 10 scale) are all less urgent than a compromised airway.

Answer:

A client who has audible inspiratory stridor.