The nurse is conducting a primary survey during an emergency assessment.Which is the priority nursing action related to breathing in response to this assessment?

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Breathing is the top priority during the primary survey in an emergency assessment, and having suction available is a critical nursing action to maintain a clear airway. Assessing pupil size and reactivity, immobilizing deformities, and obtaining blood samples are important but are not the priority action for breathing during the primary survey.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Primary Survey During an Emergency