A charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assisting with the emergency response plan following an external disaster in the community. In anticipation of multiple client admissions, which of the following current clients should the nurse recommend for early discharge?

A. A client with a sealed radiation implant requires strict precautions and monitoring, making them unsuitable for early discharge. B. A client with COPD and a respiratory rate of 44/min is unstable and requires close monitoring. C. A client on heparin for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) requires continued monitoring due to the risk of embolism. D. A client 1 day postoperative after a vertebroplasty is typically stable and may be discharged with instructions for at-home care.