Four clients call for assistance. Which client should the nurse see first?

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B. Client with diabetes who is sweaty and has a glucose of 64 mg/dL — Symptomatic hypoglycemia is an immediate threat to life and requires prompt treatment. The other requests are important but less urgent than addressing low blood glucose.

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A. Post-op day 2 client requesting a PRN pain medication

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C. Client with pneumonia asking for water

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D. Client with heart failure requesting help to the bathroom