A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of blunt trauma to the abdomen after a motor vehicle crash. What should the nurse assess first when the patient arrives in the emergency department?

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In a patient with blunt trauma, airway patency should be assessed first to ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation. If the airway is compromised, the patient may require immediate intervention to maintain airway patency. The other assessments can be done after ensuring airway patency.

A Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of Blunt Trauma