A 68-yr-old male patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unconscious on the bathroom floor by his spouse. Which action will the nurse take first?
A) Check oxygen saturation.
B) Assess pupil reaction to light.
C) Palpate the head for injuries
D) Verify Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score.
Correct Answer:
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