Which is the priority action by the school nurse for an adolescent who drops to the ground and is unresponsive during a high school basketball game?
1. Initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
2. Calling 911
3. Offering the parents comfort
4. Assessing for hemorrhage
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Explanation:
1. This situation is an example of cardiac concussion. Survival chances improve if CPR is initiated immediately.
2. Other people can call 911. Cardiac resuscitation must be initiated immediately.
3. This is an appropriate action but not a priority.
4. This type of injury often has no external symptoms of injury.
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