Which Nursing Actions Are Appropriate During the Primary Survey of the Emergency

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which nursing actions are appropriate during the primary survey of the emergency assessment process? Select all that apply.

• A)Inserting a nasogastric tube
• B)Immobilizing the cervical spine
• C)Arranging for diagnostic studies
• D)Preparing for chest tube insertion
• E)Applying direct pressure to a wound

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Gulf Stream

A strong, warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean, influencing climate patterns in Europe and North America.

Atlantic Ocean

The second-largest of the world's oceans, bounded by the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east.

Warm Current

A current of warmer ocean water that moves away from the equator towards the poles, influencing the climate of the regions it flows through.

Ocean Currents

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