A nurse is receiving a change-of-shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?

A. A client who needs their daily weight taken with a bed scale: Daily weight is important for monitoring fluid status, but it is not immediately life-threatening if delayed. This task can be completed after more urgent client needs are addressed. B. A client who has a leg ulcer and needs their dressing changed: Dressing changes are important for preventing infection and promoting healing, but this intervention is not urgent compared to risks involving airway or nutrition. C. A client who has an indwelling urinary catheter bag that needs to be emptied: Emptying a catheter bag helps with comfort and infection control but does not represent a priority safety concern. It can safely wait until more urgent tasks are completed. D. A client who has dysphagia and has a scheduled feeding: Dysphagia places the client at high risk for aspiration during feeding, which can compromise the airway and lead to respiratory complications. This client requires the nurse’s immediate attention to ensure safe feeding.