Which Action Should the Nurse Take First When Caring for a Patient

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse take first when caring for a patient who has just arrived on the unit after a thyroidectomy?

• A) Check the dressing for bleeding.
• B) Assess respiratory rate and effort.
• C) Take the blood pressure and pulse.
• D) Support the patient's head with pillows.

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