Nursing Process · NCLEX Exam

When a patient’s airway is compromised, what intervention in the nursing process should be prioritized first?

  1. Administer pain medication
  2. Assess vital signs
  3. Open airway and call for help
  4. Teach deep-breathing exercises
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Correct answer: Open airway and call for help

Patient safety and immediate life-threatening issues must be addressed first (Implementation of critical intervention).

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