Curriculum
Triage - How and when to call the nurse
Text lesson
When to call 911
IF A CLIENT’S HEALTH IS IN DANGER, ERR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION. CALL 911
CALL 911 WHEN…
- a client is in status epilepticus (a seizure lasting greater than 3 minutes, or back to back seizures lasting greater than 3 minutes.
- a client has a seizure but does not have a seizure disorder.
- a client is having difficulty breathing for no apparent reason.
- a client looses consciousness.
- a client has sustained a broken bone.
- a client suffers sever burns or burns around the face.
