A client has been brought to the emergency department with a life-threatening chest injury. What action by the nurse takes priority?
a. Apply oxygen at 100%.
b. Assess the respiratory rate.
c. Ensure a patent airway.
d. Start two large-bore IV lines.
ANS: C
The priority for any chest trauma client is airway, breathing, circulation. The nurse first ensures the client has a patent airway. Assessing respiratory rate and applying oxygen are next, followed by inserting IVs.
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