A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department with a Penetrating

A patient is brought to the emergency department with a penetrating wound to the neck. The patient is dyspneic and cyanotic and has evidence of subcutaneous emphysema. What does the nurse expect the physician to do initially?

A) intubate the patient because of the severe wound
B) notify the next of kin regarding the patient's condition
C) order x-rays of the lumbar area to assess for fractures
D) administer a beta blocker to alleviate the sympathetic response