The patient is admitted to the ICU after having been in a motor vehicle accident.He was intubated in the emergency department and needs to receive two units of packed red blood cells.He is conscious but is indicating that he is in pain by guarding his abdomen.To admit this patient,the nurse first will focus on:
A)examining the patient and treating the pain.
B)orienting the family to the ICU visitation policy.
C)making sure that the consent forms are signed.
D)informing the patient of his HIPAA rights.

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When a critically ill patient reaches a hospital's nursing division,the patient immediately undergoes extensive examination and treatment procedures.Little time is available for the nurse to orient the patient and family to the division,or to learn of their fears or concerns.

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