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?

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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.

A Nurse Assisting in a Birth Observes the Patient Suddenly