A 67-Year-Old Patient Who Has Fallen from a Ladder Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

A 67-year-old patient who has fallen from a ladder is transported to the emergency department by ambulance. The patient is unconscious on arrival and accompanied by family members. During the primary survey of the patient, the nurse should

• A) assess the patient's vital signs.
• B) obtain a Glasgow Coma Scale score.
• C) attach a cardiac ECG monitor.
• D) ask about chronic medical conditions.

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