Question of the Week – May 11, 2022

Rationale:

Answer: 4 Airway patency is the priority for this patient and the first thing the nurse should do is take measures to ensure the airway will be patent by making sure suction is readily available. Intractable nausea and vomiting pose a safety risk for aspiration. The other choices are all acceptable actions, but ensuring there is a patent airway is the first thing the nurse should do.

Additional Info:

Focus

Prioritization

QSEN

Patient-Centered Care

Concept

Gas Exchange