While shopping in the mall,the nurse sees a lady suddenly fall to the floor.On immediate assessment,the nurse realizes she is not in cardiac arrest and has no need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).The immediate actions by the nurse are to:

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Shock treatment requires expert medical implementation.However,the nurse may provide first-line support until such help arrives.Circulatory collapse has to be monitored first; pulse,respiration,and mental status should be assessed to evaluate whether oxygen is reaching the brain.

While Shopping in the Mall,the Nurse Sees a Lady Suddenly