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The nurse in a clinic is triaging clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?A. A 17-year-old complaining of abdominal cramping with moderate bloody vaginal dischargeB. A 25-year-old primigravida reporting blurred vision.C. A 50-year-old menopausal client expelling dark red blood clots.D. A 70-year-old client who states her uterus is going to “fall out.”

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The nurse in a clinic is triaging clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?A. A 17-year-old complaining of abdominal cramping with moderate bloody vaginal dischargeB. A 25-year-old primigravida reporting blurred vision.C. A 50-year-old menopausal client expelling dark red blood clots.D. A 70-year-old client who states her uterus is going to “fall out.”

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The nurse should see the 25-year-old primigravida reporting blurred vision first. This could be a sign of preeclampsia, a serious condition that can have severe consequences for both the mother and the baby if not treated promptly. The other clients also have concerning symptoms, but they are not as immediately life-threatening as the potential preeclampsia in the 25-year-old primigravida.

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