After the Emergency Department Nurse Has Received a Status Report

question 14

Multiple Choice

After the emergency department nurse has received a status report on the following patients who have been admitted with head injuries,which patient should the nurse assess first?

• A) A 20-year-old patient whose cranial x-ray shows a linear skull fracture
• B) A 30-year-old patient who has an initial Glasgow Coma Scale score of 13
• C) A 40-year-old patient who lost consciousness for a few seconds after a fall
• D) A 50-year-old patient whose right pupil is 10 mm and unresponsive to light

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