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The nurse is responsible for triage of injured residents of an apartment building that collapsed during a tornado. Which client should the emergency personnel see FIRST? 1. A 38-year-old client with potential fracture left femur. Blood pressure 110/78, pulse 92/minute, shallow respirations at 16/minute. 2. A 42-year-old client with ecchymotic areas on the left anterior and posterior chest. Blood pressure 142/90, pulse 88/minute, shallow respirations at 20/minute. 3. A 48-year-old client with severe head trauma. Blood pressure 168/52, pulse 58 per minute, irregular respirations at 12/minute. 4. A 64-year-old client complaining of left hand and wrist pain asking, "Where am I?" Blood pressure 128/72, pulse 88/minute, respirations unlabored at 16/minute.

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