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The nurse receives four clients. Whom should she assess first?

1. A client with potassium 7.5 and peaked T waves on the monitor
2. A client with sickle cell disease, pain 6/10, analgesia given an hour ago
3. A client with mild nausea
4. A client asking for help with bathing

Answer: A) A client with potassium 7.5 and peaked T waves on the monitor. Potassium 7.5 with ECG changes is life-threatening (cardiac arrest risk) and outranks treated pain.