After recognizing that a patient has received an electrical shock and removing the source of the shock, what should the nurse do next?
a. Call for assistance.
b. Immediately start CPR.
c. Obtain emergency equipment.
d. Assess for the presence of a pulse.
D
If the patient receives an electrical shock, immediately assess for the presence of a pulse. Electrical shock can cause cardiac arrest, asystole. Do not leave the patient. Only if the patient is pulseless will the nurse institute cardiopulmonary resuscitation. If the patient has a pulse and remains alert and oriented, obtain vital signs and assess the skin for signs of thermal injury. Electrical current will cause burn at points of entry and exit from the body.
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