The initial nursing action to promote ventilation for a child in shock is to.. Establish an airway

The initial nursing action to promote ventilation for a child in shock is to:
a. Establish an airway
b. Assess the respiratory rate
c. Obtain arterial blood gases (ABGs)
d. Monitor the blood pressure

Answer  A. Establishing an airway is always the initial priority.
The airway has to be maintained for adequate ventilation.