Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to care for a client who is being brought in with multiple system trauma following a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the priority focus of care?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
In trauma situations, the priority is to ensure a patent airway (airway protection) as per the ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) of emergency care, since oxygenation is critical for survival.