Question

A nurse is caring for a patient in the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident. The patient quickly decompensates with worsening dyspnea, hypoxemia, and cough with bloody sputum. Which is the priority nursing action?

Insert a large-bore IV.
Obtain a CT scan.
Prepare for chest tube insertion.
Draw and send type and screen blood tests.

Hint

Accepted Answer

Insert a large-bore IV.

Answer

Prepare for chest tube insertion.

Answer

Obtain a CT scan.

Answer

Draw and send type and screen blood tests.

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