The nurse has been called to a hospital room where a patient was using a hair dryer from home.The patient received an electrical shock from the dryer and is now unconscious and not breathing.What is the best next step?

A) Ask the family to leave the room.
B) Check for a pulse.
C) Begin compressions.
D) Defibrillate the patient.

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Netsanet Belachew · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  In this scenario,the patient is in a hospital setting,and it has been determined that the patient is not conscious and is not breathing.The next step is to check the pulse.An electrical shock can interfere with the heart's normal electrical impulses and can cause arrhythmias.Checking the pulse helps to determine the need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)and defibrillation.

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