Question

During a motor vehicle accident, a client sustained blunt trauma to the head and face, resulting in hairline skull fracture and a LeFort III maxillofacial fracture. The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale of 7 and bruising across the chest and upper abdomen and multiple small superficial bleeding abrasions and lacerations. On admission to the emergency department, what is the nursing care priority

Answer 1

C) Perform endotracheal intubation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Endotracheal intubation is done to keep the airway open in order to give oxygen, medicine, or anesthesia. It also supports breathing for serious internal/external trauma.