Question 1
A patient receives emergency care for maxillofacial injuries from a motor vehicle crash. What assessment finding should indicate to the nurse that the patient sustained laryngeal trauma? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Epistaxis
◦ Periorbital edema
◦ Coughing blood
◦ Pain when swallowing
◦ Hoarse speech
Question 2
A patient with a penetrating abdominal wound is identified as having a Class IV hemorrhage. What should the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Mean arterial pressure 50
◦ Mild decrease in urine output
◦ Heart rate 160
◦ Respiratory rate 28
◦ Capillary refill 5 seconds
Symptoms of a patient in shock.
Patient with a cerebrovascular accident.
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