A patient with thoracic injuries sustained in a multivehicle crash is demonstrating an alteration in perfusion. What should the nurse do to help this patient?
A) Auscultate lung sounds.
B) Measure blood pressure.
C) Measure central venous pressure.
D) Reduce rate of intravenous fluids.
E) Assess for jugular vein distention.
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