A Patient Who Has Been Involved in a Motor Vehicle

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been involved in a motor vehicle crash arrives in the emergency department (ED) with cool,clammy skin; tachycardia; and hypotension.Which intervention ordered by the health care provider should the nurse implement first?

A) Insert two large-bore IV catheters.
B) Initiate continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring.
C) Provide oxygen at 100% per non-rebreather mask.
D) Draw blood to type and crossmatch for transfusions.