A 70-year-old female 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 ensure a patent airway.The other activities should take place quickly after the ABCs (airway,breathing,and circulation)are completed.

A 70-Year-Old Female Patient with Left-Sided Hemiparesis Arrives by Ambulance