Which Assessment Should the Nurse Perform First for a Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which assessment should the nurse perform first for a patient who just vomited bright red blood?

• A)Measuring the quantity of emesis
• B)Palpating the abdomen for distention
• C)Auscultating the chest for breath sounds
• D)Taking the blood pressure (BP) and pulse

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