When a Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department After

question 5

Multiple Choice

When a patient is admitted to the emergency department after a submersion injury, which assessment will the nurse obtain first?

• A) Lung sounds
• B) Oxygen saturation
• C) Body temperature
• D) Apical pulse

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