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) Provide O2 at 100% per non-rebreather mask.
C) Draw blood to type and crossmatch for transfusions.
D) Initiate continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring.