As You Arrive at the Emergency Department with an Unresponsive

question 55

Multiple Choice

As you arrive at the emergency department with an unresponsive trauma patient,the nurse asks for your trending assessment.Why is this information important to the nurse?

• A) She can critique your technique of taking vital signs.
• B) She can evaluate whether or not the patient is improving.
• C) She can determine if you understand the assessment process.
• D) She can evaluate the quality of care you provided.