A patient is brought to the emergency department with injuries sustained in a gang fight. The patient's blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg with a pulse of 120 and thready. The nurse will prepare the patient for which test to provide the fastest diagnostic information?

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A sonogram, or ultrasound, is the fastest diagnostic tool in this scenario to assess for internal bleeding or organ damage, which are critical concerns given the patient's signs of shock (low blood pressure and rapid, thready pulse).

A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Injuries