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The Nurse Is Admitting a Client with a Head Injury

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The nurse is admitting a client with a head injury after a motor vehicle accident who has shortness of breath and severe eye pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?


A) Elevate the head to 45 degrees.
B) Administer the ordered analgesic.
C) Check the client's oxygen saturation.
D) Examine the eye for evidence of trauma.

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