A client has been brought to the emergency department after being shot multiple times. What action should the nurse perform first?
a. Apply personal protective equipment.
b. Notify local law enforcement officials.
c. Obtain "universal" donor blood.
d. Prepare the client for emergency surgery.
ANS: A
The nurse's priority is to care for the client. Since the client has gunshot wounds and is bleeding, the nurse applies personal protective equipment (i.e., gloves) prior to care. This takes priority over calling law enforcement. Requesting blood bank products can be delegated. The nurse may or may not have to prepare the client for emergency surgery.
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