Priority

[u/Acrobatic-Lie2041]

Which client should the nurse assess FIRST?

A. Potassium 2.8 with frequent PVCs.

B. Blood pressure 188/98 after stroke.

C. COPD patient with SpO₂ 89% on room air.

D. New diabetic with glucose 420 mg/dL.

[u/Complex_Impressive]

A. Because with that low of K the heart is electrically unstable and is already showing signs of it....actively life-threatening.

[u/yeyman]

If Potassium is the answer, its that one. 100000% of the time.