A client comes to the acute care facility and is unconscious. Which of the following emergency assessments should be implemented initially?
A) The client's airway should be assessed.
B) The nurse should inquire the reason for admission.
C) The nurse should review the client's medications.
D) The client's past medical history is updated.
Ans: A
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