A Prisoner Was Bleeding Where Another Inmate Had Attacked Him

Multiple Choice

A prisoner was bleeding where another inmate had attacked him with a fork. Which of the following would be the correctional nurse's first and most crucial responsibility?

A) Perform a complete physical assessment, specifically looking for internal injuries
B) Maintain an escape route to help ensure personal safety
C) Report the incident to administration, indicating who was responsible for injuring the inmate
D) Stop the bleeding, apply an antibiotic, and bandage the wound