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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?
ESRD
End-Stage Renal Disease is the final stage of chronic kidney disease, where the kidneys no longer function well enough to meet the needs of daily life without dialysis or a kidney transplant.
Specific Gravity
An indicator of how dense a material is in relation to the density of water.
Nitrogenous Constituent
A component consisting primarily of nitrogen, found in organic compounds or biological systems.
Glycosuria
The presence of glucose in the urine, typically an indication of diabetes mellitus.
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