A Client Is Brought into the Emergency Department After Being

question 45

Multiple Choice

A client is brought into the emergency department after being in a motor vehicle crash. The client has suffered traumatic injury that may involve multiple body systems. Which assessment is the highest priority for this client?

• A)Breathing and ventilation
• B)Circulation with hemorrhage control
• C)Airway maintenance with cervical spine protection
• D)Disability and neurologic assessment

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