A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department (ED)for Shock

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the emergency department (ED) for shock of unknown etiology.The first action by the nurse should be to

• A) administer oxygen.
• B) obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG).
• C) obtain the blood pressure.
• D) check the level of consciousness.

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Definitions:

Punishment

Discourages a behaviour by making an unpleasant consequence contingent on its occurrence.

Participation

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