An adult patient is lying on the floor unresponsive. The nurse should initially
a. start CPR c. assess for respirations
b. open the airway d. give two slow, full breaths
B
If finding an adult patient unresponsive on the floor, the nurse should first open the patient's airway in order to assess for respirations and prior to administering breaths. The assessment of the airway must be done before starting CPR.
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