A client with a C-3-4 fracture has just arrived in the emergency room. The primary nursing intervention is:

The correct answer is B. Airway assessment and stabilization. (A) If cervical spine injury is suspected, the airway should be maintained using the jaw thrust method that also protects the cervical spine. (B) Primary intervention is protection of the airway and adequate ventilation. (C, D) All other interventions are secondary to adequate…

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Options

AStabilization of the cervical spine
BAirway assessment and stabilization
CConfirmation of spinal cord injury
DNormalization of intravascular volume

How the community answered

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A
10% (2)
B
81% (17)
C
5% (1)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

(A) If cervical spine injury is suspected, the airway should be maintained using the jaw thrust method that also protects the cervical spine. (B) Primary intervention is protection of the airway and adequate ventilation. (C, D) All other interventions are secondary to adequate ventilation.

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#cervical spine fracture#airway management#nursing priority#C3-4 injury

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