A patient arriving in the emergency department with a bullet wound to the left frontal lobe is comatose.What should the nurse make a priority for this patient?
A) Evaluate fluid balance.
B) Maintain an open airway.
C) Maintain body temperature.
D) Evaluate neurological status.
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