The nurse cares for clients on an acute-care surgical area. Which client should the nurse see FIRST? 1. The LPN/LVN reports that a client who had a thoracotomy 2 days ago has clots in the chest drainage system. 2. The nursing assistive personnel reports that a client who had a thyroidectomy 24 hours ago refuses to ambulate 30 minutes after receiving hydrocodone (Vicoden). 3. The family of a client who had a small bowel resection 48 hours ago reports the client is more confused than yesterday. 4. A client who had an ileostomy 3 days ago complains of "aching legs."

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