The nurse in the ED is triaging patients during the shift. What does the nurse know is the first priority in treating any patient in the ED?

The nurse in the ED is triaging patients during the shift. What does the nurse know is the first priority in treating any patient in the ED?

The nurse in the ED is triaging patients during the shift. What does the nurse know is the first priority in treating any patient in the ED?


a) Controlling hemorrhage.

b) Establishing an airway.

c) Restoring cardiac output.

d) Obtaining consent for treatment.



Asnwer: Establishing an airway.