A nurse is triaging victims of a multiple motor vehicle cras…

A nurse is triaging victims of a multiple motor vehicle crash. The nurse assesses a client trapped under a car who is apneic and has a weak pulse. After repositioning his upper airway, the client remains apneic. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a patient who came into the emergenc…

The nurse is caring for a patient who came into the emergency department (ED) with a temperature 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon assessment, the nurse learns that the patient was found in the home without air conditioning during the summer months. Which action should the nurse plan to take first?