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 should the nurse proceed with the data collection?

A) Collect history information first,perform the physical examination next,and institute lifesaving measures.
B) 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 not ask any history questions until after the patient has been transferred to the critical care unit.