Carry on Eating

Situations such as this can be scary however, as a student nurse, you have a duty of care to assist in emergency situations in the community, guided by your training and ethical principles. 

This duty involves promptly assessing the situation, ensuring your safety and that of others, and providing appropriate first aid or basic life support (BLS) within the scope of your competence. 

You are expected to act with compassion and professionalism, using your knowledge and skills to stabilise the patient until professional help arrives. This responsibility also includes effective communication, calling for emergency services, and coordinating with other bystanders to ensure a swift and organised response. By fulfilling your duty of care, you contribute to the well-being of individuals in your community and uphold the standards of the nursing profession.