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A Patient Who Has Been Involved in a Motor Vehicle

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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?


Definitions:

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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