An emergency department (ED) nurse receives a report that an incoming patient has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of
A) Treat the patient's pain.
B) Assess the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation.
C) Obtain a complete history from the patient.
D) Triage the patient with the other ED patients.
E) Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: The nurse reads that a patient's reflexes
Q2: While assessing an unconscious patient's neurologic status,
Q4: When bringing in the meal tray for
Q5: The nurse is interviewing a patient whose
Q6: The patient has upper motor neuron injuries.
Q7: When testing cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory),
Q8: Which techniques would the nurse use to
Q9: When assessing the patient's cognitive function, the
Q10: The nurse observes a patient who has
Q11: What precaution must the nurse take when
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents