A Patient Admitted to the Emergency Department After a Traumatic

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to the emergency department after a traumatic injury is becoming more and more lethargic and hard to arouse. Periods of apnea are increasing. To protect the patient's airway, the nurse should prepare to assist with which intervention?

• A) Monitoring oxygen saturation
• B) Endotracheal intubation
• C) Assessment of breath sounds
• D) Asking the patient if it is becoming difficult to breathe

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