The priority nursing intervention when a child is unconscious after a fall is to:
A)Establish adequate airway.
B)Perform neurologic assessment.
C)Monitor intracranial pressure.
D)Determine whether a neck injury is present.

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Respiratory effectiveness is the primary concern in the care of the unconscious child. Establishing an adequate airway is always the first priority. A neurologic assessment and determination of neck injury are performed after breathing and circulation are stabilized. Intracranial,not intercranial,pressure is monitored if indicated after airway,breathing,and circulation are maintained.

The Priority Nursing Intervention When a Child Is Unconscious After