A Patient Who Has Been Involved in a Motor-Vehicle Crash

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been involved in a motor-vehicle crash is admitted to the ED with cool, clammy skin, tachycardia, and hypotension. All of these orders are written. Which one will the nurse act on first?

A) Insert two 14-gauge IV catheters.
B) Administer oxygen at 100% per non-rebreather mask.
C) Place the patient on continuous cardiac monitor.
D) Draw blood to type and crossmatch for transfusions.