A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital with Injuries from a Motor

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the hospital with injuries from a motor vehicle collision. During the nurse's initial assessment, the patient develops hypotension, and severe jugular distension with a tracheal deviation. Which of the following should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?

• A)tension pneumothorax
• B)hemorrhage
• C)compensatory shock
• D)hypovolemic shock

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Recognize the types and functions of sensory receptors in detecting environmental changes.

Differentiate between the components of the nervous system involved in the initiation and transmission of nerve impulses.

Outline the role of neurotransmitters in neuron communication.

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