Posted: December 21st, 2017

The nurse is caring for the client following a laryngectomy when suddenly the client becomes nonresponsive and pale, with a BP of 90/40. The initial nurse’s action should be to:

The nurse is caring for the client following a laryngectomy when
suddenly the client becomes nonresponsive and pale, with a BP of
90/40. The initial nurse’s action should be to:
❍ A. Place the client in Trendelenburg position.
❍ B. Increase the infusion of normal saline.
❍ C. Administer atropine intravenously.
❍ D. Move the emergency cart to the bedside