Question: When preparing to admit a near-drowning victim to the emergency department, which action by the nurse has the highest priority? Want Professional Help? Obtain equipment for nasogastric tube insertion to decompress the stomach. Prepare the endotracheal intubation tray for insertion of an artificial airway. O Have warming blankets and hyperthermia machine available to warm the client. Call for laboratory personnel to be in the emergency department to draw blood. Confident Not Sure