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In the morning, a healthcare professional receives change-of-shift report on four pediatric clients, each of whom has some form of fluid-volume excess. Which of the children should the healthcare professional see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The child with tachypnea and pulmonary congestion should be seen first as these symptoms indicate a more severe form of fluid-volume excess that requires immediate attention. Tachypnea is an increase in respiratory rate, which could be a sign of respiratory distress, and pulmonary congestion indicates fluid accumulation in the lungs, posing a significant risk to the child's respiratory function.