The Staff Educator Is Precepting a Nurse New to the Critical

Multiple Choice

The staff educator is precepting a nurse new to the critical care unit when a patient with a T2 spinal cord injury is admitted. The patient is soon exhibiting manifestations of neurogenic shock. In addition to monitoring the patient closely, what would be the nurses most appropriate action?

A) Prepare to transfuse packed red blood cells.
B) Prepare for interventions to increase the patients BP.
C) Place the patient in the Trendelenberg position.
D) Prepare an ice bath to lower core body temperature.