Nurses should call for emergency help when they identify signs of life-threatening conditions. Some critical situations include:
- Cardiac Arrest: Sudden collapse, absence of pulse, and unconsciousness. - Respiratory Distress: Difficulty breathing, cyanosis, or severe asthma attacks. - Acute Chest Pain: Indicative of a heart attack. - Severe Bleeding: Uncontrolled hemorrhage. - Anaphylaxis: Severe allergic reaction with symptoms like swelling, hives, and difficulty breathing. - Stroke: Sudden numbness, confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, and severe headache.
