The nurse is caring for a patient who received an electrical shock. What is the most appropriate initial action for the nurse?
a. immediately start CPR
b. turn off or remove the electrical source
c. assess the patient's pulse and respirations
d. notify the physician
B
If a patient receives an electrical shock, the nurse should turn off or remove the electric source before touching the patient. Then the patient's pulse should be checked. If necessary, CPR should then be started. A physician and the biomedical department should be notified of the event.
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