A Patient Is Brought by Ambulance to the Emergency Department

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought by ambulance to the emergency department with multiple injuries received in an automobile accident. He is alert and cooperative, but his injuries are quite severe. How would the nurse proceed with data collection?

A) Collect history information first, then perform the physical examination and institute lifesaving measures.
B) Simultaneously ask history questions while performing the examination and initiating lifesaving measures.
C) Collect all information on the history form, including social support patterns, strengths, and coping patterns.
D) Perform lifesaving measures and delay asking any history questions until the patient is transferred to the intensive care unit.