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The Nurse Is Admitting a Client with a Brain Stem

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The nurse is admitting a client with a brain stem infarction. Which of the following assessments is priority?


Definitions:

Intubation

The insertion of a tube into the body, typically to provide a passageway for air to enter and exit the lungs during anesthesia or severe illness.

Trachea

The windpipe, a tube extending from the larynx towards the lungs, providing the passage of air to the respiratory system.

Larynx

The part of the respiratory tract located in the neck that houses the vocal cords and is involved in breathing, speech, and swallowing.

Conchae

Curved bones in the nasal cavity that help to filter, warm, and moisten the air before it enters the lungs.

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