If a patient has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 6 during the disability assessment, what should the nurse do next?
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Correct answer: Secure the airway by intubation, since GCS <=8 risks airway loss
A GCS ≤8 indicates severely depressed consciousness and inability to protect airway, so airway intervention is urgent.
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