The nursing assistant answered a client's call light observing a visitor leaving the client's room in a hurry. The client was having problems breathing and had a swollen red face and neck with a red mark around the neck. What is the priority action for the nursing assistant?

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The nursing assistant (NA) observing the client having problems breathing raises the head of the bed first because the client's airway-breathing-circulation are top priorities. Next, the NA calls for additional emergent help and can notify the security to try and stop the visitor. The nurse will arrive for the emergency and the nursing assistant can report the suspicion of abuse, which is required by law.

The Nursing Assistant Answered a Client's Call Light Observing a Visitor