The nurse determines that a patient with severely bleeding wounds does not have an adequate airway. What should the nurse do to help this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Insert an oral airway.
b. Insert a nasal airway.
c. Apply 100% oxygen via face mask.
d. Prepare for endotracheal intubation.
e. Attempt the head tilt/chin lift method.
ANS: A, B, D, E
A compromised airway must be treated immediately with the head-tilt/chin-lift method, an oral or nasal airway, or endotracheal intubation. C. Applying 100% oxygen via face mask will not be effective if the patient does not have an airway.
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