The nurse is admitting a client with left-sided hemiparesis who has arrived by ambulance to the emergency department. Which of the following actions 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 ensure a patent airway. The other activities should take place quickly after the CABs (circulation, airway, breathing) are completed.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client with Left-Sided Hemiparesis Who