A patient with left-sided hemiparesis arrives by ambulance to the emergency department. Which action should the nurse take first?

Name: A patient with left-sided hemiparesis arrives by ambulance to the emergency department. Which action should the nurse take first?
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The initial nursing action should be to assess the airway and take any needed actions to assure a patent airway. The other activities should take place quickly after the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation) are completed.

A Patient with Left-Sided Hemiparesis Arrives by Ambulance to the Emergency