A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department (ED)after Falling

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the emergency department (ED) after falling through the ice while ice skating.Which assessment will the nurse obtain first?

• A) Heart rate
• B) Breath sounds
• C) Body temperature
• D) Level of consciousness

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