A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department with a Penetrating

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the emergency department with a penetrating wound to the neck. The patient is dyspneic and cyanotic and has evidence of subcutaneous emphysema. What does the nurse expect the physician to do initially?

• A) intubate the patient because of the severe wound
• B) notify the next of kin regarding the patient's condition
• C) order x-rays of the lumbar area to assess for fractures
• D) administer a beta blocker to alleviate the sympathetic response

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