A Patient with a Major Chest Injury Was Originally Alert

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient with a major chest injury was originally alert and oriented after recovery from surgery but is now becoming apprehensive and dizzy.What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Notify the health care provider.
• B) Perform a cardiopulmonary assessment.
• C) Elevate the head of the bed to 60 degrees.
• D) Provide the patient with pain medication.

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