After receiving change-of-shift report for the following four clients with neutropenia, which client should the nurse assess first?
A)66-year-old who has white pharyngeal lesions
B)35-year-old who has a fever of 38.2°C (100.8°F)
C)56-year-old who has frequent explosive diarrhea
D)23-year old who is complaining of severe fatigue

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Any fever in a neutropenic client indicates infection and can quickly lead to sepsis and septic shock. Rapid assessment and (if prescribed) initiation of antibiotic therapy within 1 hour are needed. The other clients also need to be assessed but do not exhibit symptoms of potentially life-threatening problems.

After Receiving Change-Of-Shift Report for the Following Four Clients with Neutropenia