A nurse on a medical surgical unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

A. Incorrect. While a client scheduled for surgery is important, addressing the client with elevated blood pressure and a headache takes priority. B. Correct. The client with elevated blood pressure and a headache requires immediate assessment, as these symptoms could indicate a hypertensive crisis or other serious complications. C. Incorrect. While addressing postoperative nausea is important, the client with elevated blood pressure and headache requires more immediate attention. D. Incorrect. A client with a Jackson Pratt drain may need care and assessment, but a client with elevated blood pressure and a headache has a more urgent need for evaluation.