A Patient Who Has Been Involved in a Motor Vehicle

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been involved in a motor vehicle crash arrives in the emergency department (ED) with cool,clammy skin; tachycardia; and hypotension.Which intervention ordered by the health care provider should the nurse implement first?

• A) Insert two large-bore IV catheters.
• B) Initiate continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring.
• C) Provide oxygen at 100% per non-rebreather mask.
• D) Draw blood to type and crossmatch for transfusions.

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