A Patient Who Is Vomiting Bright Red Blood Is Admitted

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient who is vomiting bright red blood is admitted to the emergency department. Which assessment should the nurse accomplish first?

• A) Measuring the quantity of any emesis
• B) Checking the level of consciousness
• C) Auscultating the chest for breath sounds
• D) Taking the blood pressure (BP) and pulse

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