A hospitalized patient has become unresponsive. The left side of the body is flaccid. The attending physician believes the patient may have had a hemorrhagic stroke. What is the nurse's priority intervention?

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It is important to immediately assess the airway and breathing of an unresponsive patient to ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation. This takes priority over other actions such as transferring the patient to a critical care unit or monitoring urinary output.

A Hospitalized Patient Has Become Unresponsive