A triage nurse in a busy urgent care center is prioritizing patients for evaluation. Which of the following patients should the nurse see FIRST?1. A 2-month-old infant. The mother states that the child is very sleepy and has refused to nurse for 8 hours.2. A crying 2-year-old. The father states that the toddler fell against the fireplace and continuously touches the right elbow.3. A 5-year-old who is flushed. The grandmother states that the child has a temperature of 101.9°F (39°C).4. A 6-year-old who complains of a sore throat. The caretaker reports the child has had two episodes of vomiting.

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