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Title: A nurse assisting in a birth observes the patient suddenly fall back against the bed and become ... Post by: XIOMARAMR on Feb 6, 2018 A nurse assisting in a birth observes the patient suddenly fall back against the bed and become unresponsive. What action by the nurse takes priority?
A. Assess airway, breathing, and circulation. B. Begin immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation. C. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter. D. Prepare for an emergency cesarean delivery. Title: A nurse assisting in a birth observes the patient suddenly fall back against the bed and become ... Post by: RJmama1017 on Feb 6, 2018 ANS: A
In any emergency situation, such as an unresponsive patient, the nurse needs to assess airway, breathing, and circulation and begin providing CPR if needed. The patient may or may not need an emergency cesarean delivery. Inserting a urinary catheter is not the priority. |