A Patient Who Experienced a near Drowning Accident in a Local

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient who experienced a near drowning accident in a local lake, but now is awake and breathing spontaneously, is admitted for observation. Which action will be most important for the nurse to take during the observation period?

• A) Listen to heart sounds.
• B) Palpate peripheral pulses.
• C) Auscultate breath sounds.
• D) Check pupil reaction to light.

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