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Mariah (pronouns: she/her/hers) is a 17-year-old high school student who was brought to the Emergency Department (ED) by friends who said she passed out at a party. While the health provider and other colleagues began treating Mariah, the nurse spoke with her friends who, after providing contact information for Mariah’s parents, left. What is the highest priority action for the nurse to take first?

Name: mariah pronouns sheherhers is a 17 year old high school student who was brought to the emergency department ed by friends who said she passed out at a party while the health provider and oth 43783
Uploaded: 2023-07-02T08:10:18-08:00
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Description: mariah pronouns sheherhers is a 17 year old high school student who was brought to the emergency department ed by friends who said she passed out at a party while the health provider and oth 43783

          Mariah (pronouns: she/her/hers) is a 17-year-old high school student who was brought to the Emergency Department (ED) by friends who said she passed out at a party. While the health provider and other colleagues began treating Mariah, the nurse spoke with her friends who, after providing contact information for Mariah’s parents, left.
What is the highest priority action for the nurse to take first?

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07/02/2023

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Mariah (pronouns: she/her/hers) is a 17-year-old high school student who was brought to the Emergency Department (ED) by friends who said she passed out at a party. While the health provider and other colleagues began treating Mariah, the nurse spoke with her friends who, after providing contact information for Mariah’s parents, left. What is the highest priority action for the nurse to take first?