During the Primary Assessment of a Trauma Victim, the Nurse

question 13

Multiple Choice

During the primary assessment of a trauma victim, the nurse determines that the patient is breathing and has an unobstructed airway. Which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Observe the patient's respiratory effort.
• B) Check the patient's level of consciousness.
• C) Palpate extremities for capillary refill time.
• D) Examine the patient for any external bleeding.

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