Which of the following clients should be prioritized with the most urgent need for a nursing assessment?
A) A new admission admitted for swelling in the right ankle and knee
B) A second day postoperative client who received pain medication 30 minutes ago
C) A client who the nursing assistant found crying in the bathroom
D) A client ready for discharge who requires a final assessment and documentation

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This client has an acute need that requires the nurse's attention.The facility has a policy regarding the amount of time available in which to complete such an assessment and this client is in no acute distress,so the assessment does not have priority.While a pain assessment is required to evaluate the effectiveness of pain medication,it does not the have the priority of the other presented options.This client has no acute problems and so the assessment does not have the priority of some of the other options.

Which of the Following Clients Should Be Prioritized with the Most