A frantic father presents to the emergency room holding a limp child bleeding from the head. The nurse takes them back to the treatment room. What should the nurse do next?
Explanation
• The nurse first must assess the patient before any other course of action is taken or decision is made.
• The father should be allowed to stay in the room.
• Calling security is unnecessary.
• The nurse must first assess the patient and gather essential information before calling the physician.