Which nursing intervention takes highest priority for the nurse caring for an unconscious patient?
A) Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter
B) Maintaining a patent airway
C) Putting a nasogastric (NG) tube in place
D) Administering an enema daily
Ans: B
Feedback: Maintaining a patent airway always takes top priority. An indwelling urinary catheter and NG tube can be inserted after airway patency has been established. Enemas should be avoided because of the danger of increasing intracranial pressure.
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