Which Is the Priority Nursing Action When Providing Care to a Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which is the priority nursing action when providing care to a patient with a penetrating abdominal wound?

• A) Assessing bowel sounds
• B) Stabilizing the impaled object
• C) Administering prescribed pain medication
• D) Scheduling a CT scan to determine retroperitoneal bleeding

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