A patient is bleeding heavily from the thigh after a motorcycle accident., Apply direct pressure to stop bleeding, Elevate the legs, A 5-year-old child is choking and cannot speak or breathe. What should the nurse do first?, Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich), Give the child water, A 60-year-old woman has chest pain, shortness of breath, and heavy sweating. What is the first priority?, Administer oxygen and monitor vital signs, Offer the patient food, A young man is unconscious after a fall and has weak breathing. What should the nurse do first?, Check the airway for patency, Give the patient water, A patient has a second-degree burn on the arm from hot oil. What is the first nursing step?, Cool the burn under running water, Apply butter to the burn, A post-operative patient has very low blood pressure. What is the first nursing action?, Start IV fluids immediately, Sit the patient upright, A patient is having a severe asthma attack with difficulty breathing. What is the priority?, Administer a bronchodilator, Give cough syrup, A patient is vomiting a large amount of blood. What should the nurse do first?, Position the patient on their side to prevent aspiration, Give cold water, A worker received an electric shock and is unresponsive. What is the first nursing action?, Ensure the scene is safe before touching the patient, Touch the patient immediately, A patient has severe ankle swelling after twisting it. What is the first nursing step?, Apply ice and elevate the limb, Massage the swollen area.

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