Assignment task: Tony Hunt is a 19 year old college student who fell off a cliff and sustained a head injury. He was rushed to the local hospital some two miles away. Upon arrival at the Accident and Emergency Department. Mr. Hunt was unaware of his surroundings and was unable to respond appropriately to questions. His colleagues reported that after his fall he remained conscious and complained of a headache. On assessment his vital signs were temperature: 36.9 C pulse 80bpm: respiration 26bpm: blood pressure 140/90 mmHg and he showed signs of increased intracranial pressure.
The prime reason for conducting an initial assessment of this client is to? Want Professional Help?