A pregnant 15-year-old girl presents to the emergency department (ED) of the local private hospital.She has been transported by her mother and appears to be in active labor.The girl is crying uncontrollably and says she is scared and experiencing painful contractions.Her mother states,"We don't have any money or insurance,but this hospital is closer than the public hospital,and she needs help now." What is the first step that the ED staff should take?

A) Arrange for an ambulance to transport her to the nearest public hospital.
B) Explain to the girl and her mother that the hospital only accepts patients who can pay the hospital bill.
C) Examine her to determine whether her condition is stable or whether she requires immediate medical attention.
D) Inform her mother that she will need to transport her daughter to the nearest public hospital.

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Danny Nelson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C , Explanation :  When a client comes to the ED requesting examination or treatment for an emergency medical condition (including labor),the hospital must provide stabilizing treatment; the client cannot be transferred until she is stable.

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