A client is brought to the emergency room after a motor vehicle accident that has resulted in a head injury. What assessment should the nurse perform immediately?
A. Assessment of pupils
B. Assessment of motor function
C. Assessment of respiratory status
D. Assessment of short-term memory
C
Respiratory derangements (such as hypoxemia, hypercarbia, and alterations in pH) can contribute to secondary brain injury in this scenario. Therefore, the important priority is assessment of respiratory status so that secondary brain injury conditions are avoided.
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