When a patient arrives in the emergency department with a facial fracture, which action will the nurse take first?
a. Assess for nasal bleeding and pain.
b. Apply ice to the face to reduce swelling.
c. Use a cervical collar to stabilize the spine.
d. Check the patient's alertness and orientation.
ANS: C
Patients who have facial fractures are at risk for cervical spine injury and should be treated as if they have a cervical spine injury until this is ruled out. The other actions are also necessary, but the most important action is to prevent cervical spine injury.
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