The nurse is assigned to provide care to several clients. After the nurse receives report, which client does the nurse assess first?
1. A client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction who reports a rapid heart rate while ambulating.
2. A client diagnosed with chronic back pain scheduled for spinal surgery in 4 hours.
3. A client diagnosed with early alzheimer disease with acute confusion.
4. A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia.