The triage nurse receives a call from a community member who is driving an unconscious friend with multiple injuries after a motorcycle accident to the hospital.The caller states that they will be arriving in 1 minute.What will the nurse obtain in preparation for the patient's arrival?

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The most important intervention in this scenario is to establish IV access. The recommended size for IV catheters in trauma patients is 14-gauge or larger. The nurse should obtain two 14-gauge IV catheters to be prepared for the patient's arrival. Options A and B are types of IV fluids that may be used in resuscitation, but the specific type and amount of IV fluid needed for this patient cannot be determined without a full assessment. Option D (a retention catheter) is not necessary for initial resuscitation and can be inserted after the patient has been stabilized.

The Triage Nurse Receives a Call from a Community Member