A Victim of an Automobile Accident Was Found Unconscious at the Scene

question 19

Multiple Choice

A victim of an automobile accident was found unconscious at the scene of the accident but briefly regained consciousness during transport to the hospital. On admission, the Glasgow Coma Scale score is 8, and an acute epidural hematoma is suspected. The nurse will anticipate the need to

• A) prepare the patient for immediate craniotomy.
• B) administer IV furosemide (Lasix).
• C) type and crossmatch for blood transfusion.
• D) initiate high-dose barbiturate therapy.

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