Multiple Choice
An emergency department (ED) nurse receives a report that an incoming patient has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
A) to treat the patient's pain
B) to assess the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation
C) to obtain a complete history from the patient
D) to triage the patient with the other ED patients
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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