Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who was hit on the head with a hammer.The patient was unconscious at the scene briefly but is now conscious upon arrival at the emergency department with a GCS score of 15.One hour later,the nurse assesses a GCS score of 3.What is the priority nursing action?
A) Stimulate the patient hourly.
B) Continue to monitor the patient.
C) Elevate the head of the bed.
D) Notify the provider immediately.
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