A Licensed Practical Nurse Is Discussing Assessment Findings for Several

A licensed practical nurse is discussing assessment findings for several older adult clients with the registered nurse (RN) .  Which client is priority for the RN to assess?

A) Client taking metoprolol who has a pulse of 54/min and blood pressure of 154/82 mm Hg
B) Client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with an oxygen saturation of 92%
C) Client with 345 mL gastric residual volume aspirated from a PEG tube before an enteral feed
D) Client with pneumonia who is receiving IV fluids and has a new S3 heart sound

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