Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse in an emergency department is preparing a client for emergency surgery. The client's blood alcohol level is 180 mg/dL. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Inserting an NG tube prevents aspiration due to vomiting risk from high blood alcohol levels. Catheter insertion, consent, and stockings are secondary.