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Which Assessment Should the Nurse Perform First for a Patient

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Question 3

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Which assessment should the nurse perform first for a patient who just vomited bright red blood?


A) Measuring the quantity of emesis
B) Palpating the abdomen for distention
C) Auscultating the chest for breath sounds
D) Taking the blood pressure (BP) and pulse

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