A client is found lying on the ground outside a school. The first action that a nurse should take is to:
A. Check the carotid or brachial pulse
B. Determine if the client is unconscious
C. Position the client on a flat, hard surface
D. Activate the emergency medical system (EMS)
B
B. Step 1
A. Step 3
C. Step 4
D. Step 2
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a. Alcohol c. Tobacco b. Caffeine d. Chocolate