A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Being

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the emergency department after being shot in the abdomen and is hemorrhaging heavily.Which action by the nurse is the priority?

• A) Draw blood for type and crossmatch.
• B) Start two large IVs for fluid resuscitation.
• C) Obtain vital signs and assess skin perfusion.
• D) Assess and maintain a patent airway.

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