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The nurse is triaging patients after a multi-vehicle collision. Which patient requires immediate intervention?

A patient is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with multiple visible injuries. After establishing an airway and adequate ventilation, the ED nurse prioritizes what aspect of care?

A client is brought by friends to the emergency department (ED) after being pinned in a motor vehicle accident. The client is stable with no visible distress or wounds but is unconscious and sustained blunt trauma to the abdomen. What nursing action would be most appropriate for this client?

The nurse is caring for a patient on mechanical ventilation who becomes anxious and attempts to pull at the endotracheal tube. What is the best initial nursing action?

The CNA brings the nurse the following record of the patient’s intake and output. 2500mL 0.9% Normal Saline, 240mL of coffee with 2 tablespoons of creamer, 120mL of broth, 6oz of jello, and 16 ounces of ice chips. What is the patient’s total daily intake? (round to the nearest who number)

A patient has suffered burns to the right arm and both legs. Delayed capillary refill and diminished pulses are noted on his right arm. Which nursing action would be most appropriate?

The nurse is assessing a patient after an episode of extreme acidosis. The nurse carefully monitors the patient for which findings that are indicative of the compensatory stage of shock?

A nurse on a burn unit is caring for a patient who experienced burn injuries 2 days ago. The patient is now showing signs and symptoms of airway obstruction, despite appearing stable since being admitted. How should the patient’s change in status be best understood?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a major burn injury.Which observation indicates that a patient is receiving too much IV fluid replacement therapy?

According to the authors, the best way to be prepared for your first teaching job is to ______.