A Nurse Is Caring for Six Patients on a Postsurgical

A nurse is caring for six patients on a postsurgical unit.She hears a code blue being called on one of her patients,and she runs to the patient's room.When the nurse arrives,a code leader has been established.The first thing the nurse should do is which of the following?

A) Introduce herself as the patient's nurse,offering her specific knowledge and skills.
B) Immediately jump in and assist with the airway.
C) Stand back,observe the situation and wait to be given a role by the code leader.
D) Acknowledge that the situation is under control and go back to her other five patients.

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