After the emergency department nurse has received a status report on the following patients who have been admitted with head injuries,which patient should the nurse assess first?
A) A 20-yr-old patient whose cranial x-ray shows a linear skull fracture
B) A 50-yr-old patient who has an initial Glasgow Coma Scale score of 13
C) A 30-yr-old patient who lost consciousness for a few seconds after a fall
D) A 40-yr-old patient whose right pupil is 10 mm and unresponsive to light
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