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An emergency department (ED) nurse working triage has assessed four clients. Which client should receive the highest priority?1. Alert client who fell on the side walk. Skin warm and dry to the touch, with a three inch laceration on the right knee continuously oozing dark red liquid.2. Elderly client who moans when the nurse asks, "Can you hear me?" Respirations even/nonlabored. Skin slightly cool to touch with pale nailbeds.3. A client who "passed out" but regained consciousness when feet were elevated. Awake and confused, with warm and dry skin.4. An alert, responsive client who reports severe abdominal and shoulder pain that began two hours after eating at a local fast food restaurant. Skin is warm and dry