A Patient Who Has Been Involved in a Motor-Vehicle Crash

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been involved in a motor-vehicle crash is admitted to the ED with cool, clammy skin, tachycardia, and hypotension. All of these orders are written. Which one will the nurse act on first?

• A) Insert two 14-gauge IV catheters.
• B) Administer oxygen at 100% per non-rebreather mask.
• C) Place the patient on continuous cardiac monitor.
• D) Draw blood to type and crossmatch for transfusions.

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