Which is the priority nursing intervention for an unconscious child after a fall?
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. Establishment of an adequate airway is always the first priority. A neurologic assessment and determination of whether a neck injury is present will be performed after breathing and circulation are stabilized. Intracranial, not intercranial, pressure is monitored if indicated after airway, breathing, and circulation are maintained.

Which Is the Priority Nursing Intervention for an Unconscious Child