On arrival in the emergency department,a patient who was in a motor vehicle accident is apprehensive,confused,and hypotensive.The patient has tachycardia,oliguria,and cool clammy skin.What should the nurse do first?

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The priority is to assess the patient in shock quickly,starting with the Cs: airway,breathing,circulation,and disability.A.Covering with blankets can occur after the initial rapid assessment is completed.C.The patient's medical history can be obtained at a later time.D.The patient can be reoriented at a later time.

On Arrival in the Emergency Department,a Patient Who Was in a Motor