A client arrives to the emergency department following a mot…
A client arrives to the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision with frontal impact. EMS reports the client was an unrestrained driver. They report that excessive speed was involved and the steering column was broken. The nurse assesses the client and finds muffled heart sounds and jugular vein distension. The client’s vital signs are: HR= 112, BP= 88/70, RR 24, T 98.0°, SpO2 96%. The nurse should anticipate the need to prepare for the following emergent procedure:
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