A 60-year-old client wanders away during halftime at a football game and is found 48 hours later sleeping on a park bench, 100 miles from home. The client is brought to the emergency department by the police. The client can state the name and address but has no recollection of the past 2 days. What is the priority nursing action?

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Cheyenne

Social Studies

10 November, 06:49

A 60-year-old client wanders away during halftime at a football game and is found 48 hours later sleeping on a park bench, 100 miles from home. The client is brought to the emergency department by the police. The client can state the name and address but has no recollection of the past 2 days. What is the priority nursing action?

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Triston Short · Answer 1

Answer:Assess her vital signs

Explanation: Vital signs refer to how responsive the client is, pulse, respirations and skin conditions.

The equipments needed to check these vital signs are watch, a pen and paper which make it easier for them to be taken. These are crucial vital signs blood pressure, lung sounds, pupils dilation and body temperature all of these may indicate fast what a 60 year old is suffering from.