A patient becomes suddenly unresponsive in a ward corridor. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct answer: A. Call for emergency help and assess responsiveness and breathing
- A. Call for emergency help and assess responsiveness and breathing
- B. Complete the incident report before approaching the patient
- C. Move the patient to a private room without checking breathing
- D. Search the patient's record for the previous diagnosis
Explanation
The immediate priority is emergency recognition, calling for help and assessing airway and breathing. Documentation and record review are important later, but they must not delay life-saving assessment.
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