The First Priority in Caring for a Patient with a Severe

question 9

Multiple Choice

The first priority in caring for a patient with a severe head injury is to ____.

• A) educate the patient on how to prevent future head injuries
• B) maintain the patient's airway
• C) wash the area with soap and water and cover it with a dressing
• D) apply direct pressure to stop bleeding
• E) apply ice immediately after the injury

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