After Recognizing That a Patient Has Received an Electrical Shock

question 7

Multiple Choice

After recognizing that a patient has received an electrical shock and removing the source of the shock,what should the nurse do next?

• A) Call for assistance.
• B) Immediately start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• C) Obtain emergency equipment.
• D) Assess for the presence of a pulse.

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