Priority attention required for an unconscious patient is–

Correct option is C

Sol. The highest priority for an unconscious patient is airway patency, following the ABCs of emergency care: Airway, Breathing, Circulation. An unconscious patient cannot maintain their own airway, making them highly susceptible to airway obstruction due to tongue fall, secretions, or aspiration. Immediate attention to ensuring an open airway is essential to prevent hypoxia, brain injury, or death.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Nutrition – While important for long-term care, it is not an immediate concern for unconscious patients. Tube feeding or IV fluids can be planned once the airway and vital signs are stabilized.
· (b) Elimination – Bladder and bowel management (e.g., catheterization) are necessary in unconscious patients but are not a life-threatening priority compared to airway patency.
· (c) Airway patency – Correct Answer. Ensuring the airway is clear and unobstructed is the first step in any emergency or unconscious patient scenario. Without it, breathing and circulation are compromised.
· (d) Exercise – Not a concern during unconsciousness. Passive range-of-motion exercises are considered later in care to prevent complications like contractures but have no immediate urgency.