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When triaging emergency room clients, which client should the nurse assess first?

A. A male adolescent who has been vomiting for the past 12 hours and describes himself as very weak. B. A female client with severe right lower abdominal pain who is febrile and vomiting. C. An elderly client with peripheral vascular disease who is complaining of severe leg pain when ambulating. D. A child who has had a cold for two days and now is coughing up green sputum.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Severe right lower abdominal pain with fever and vomiting suggests appendicitis, a surgical emergency requiring immediate assessment. Vomiting, leg pain, and green sputum are less urgent conditions.

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