NCLEX RN Exam Questions Practice Question
A client with a C-34 fracture has just arrived in the emergency room. The primary nursing intervention is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If cervical spine injury is suspected, the airway should be maintained using the jaw thrust method that also protects the cervical spine. Primary intervention is protection of the airway and adequate ventilation. All other interventions are secondary to adequate ventilation.
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