A Trauma Client with Multiple Open Wounds Is Brought to the Emergency

question 12

Multiple Choice

A trauma client with multiple open wounds is brought to the emergency department in cardiac arrest.Which action should the nurse take prior to providing advanced cardiac life support?

• A) Contact the on-call orthopedic surgeon.
• B) Don personal protective equipment.
• C) Notify the Rapid Response Team.
• D) Obtain a complete history from the paramedic.

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Definitions:

Fiduciary Duty

A legal obligation of one party to act in the best interest of another, often found in scenarios involving trust, such as between a trustee and the beneficiaries.

Agency Ends

The termination or conclusion of an agency relationship between principal and agent, which can occur through various means such as completion of the agency purpose, by mutual agreement, or by law.

Duty of Segregation

An obligation to keep different tasks and responsibilities separate to reduce conflicts of interest or the risk of fraud or error.

Fiduciary Duty

A legal obligation of one party to act in the best interest of another when entrusted with care of money, property, or confidential information.