You are the nurse working triage in the emergency department.A school-age child is brought in for treatment,carried by her mother.What is part of a primary assessment that should be performed first on this child?

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Determining the level of consciousness is part of the primary assessment and should be done first to determine the child's overall neurological status and potential need for immediate interventions. Obtaining a health history and vital signs can wait until the child's immediate needs are assessed. Evaluating for pain can also wait until the child's immediate needs are assessed and stabilized.

You Are the Nurse Working Triage in the Emergency Department