A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who was…
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who was hospitalized with a pelvic fracture and liver laceration following a motor vehicle collision. Which statements by the client indicate understanding of strategies to reduce the risk of future motor vehicle accidents or injury? Select all that apply.
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A nurse in the emergency department is preparing for the arrival of a critically injured client involved in a motor vehicle crash, with an estimated arrival time of 5 minutes. To support rapid assessment and intervention, the nurse should FIRST [BLANK-1] when the client arrives.
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A client with a C5 spinal cord injury arrives in the emergency department following a motor vehicle crash. Assessment findings include:BP: 78/42 mm HgHR: 48 beats/minSkin: Warm and dryRespirations: 18/min, non‑laboredWhich action should the nurse take first?
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A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who sustained a complete T2 spinal cord transection in a motor vehicle collision 24 hours ago. The client is in the intensive care unit and remains at risk for spinal shock and autonomic dysreflexia.Which collaborative and nursing interventions should the nurse anticipate to include in the plan of care at this time? Select all that apply.
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