The nurse is triaging clients in the emergency department (ED). Which client would the nurse prioritize to receive care first?

A client is brought to the emergency department immediately after a smoke inhalation injury. What action will the nurse take first? 

A client presents to the emergency department after prolonged exposure to the cold. The client’s temperature is 92.8 F, difficult to arouse and speech is incoherent. What action would the nurse take first?

After the death of a 36 year old man from a massive head injury, what would be appropriate for the nurse to do?

To evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed therapies for a client with ventilatory failure, which diagnostic test will be most useful to the nurse?

To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment when caring for a client with obstructive shock, which finding supports effective treatment?

A client with septic shock has a BP of 70/42 mm Hg, pulse of 140 beats/min, respirations of 34 breaths/min, temperature of 104°F, and blood glucose of 250 mg/dL. Which intervention ordered by the health care provider should the nurse implement first?

What is produced when a cell divides by meiosis?

After the insertion of an oral endotracheal tube (ET), the best initial action for the nurse to take to verify correct placement is which of the following?

Which of the following is the weakest type of bond?