A patient is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash.Which symptom assessed during data collection should the nurse report promptly?

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Airway and breathing are always the first priority,and wheezing indicates a respiratory issue,so it should be reported.A.Oliguria would be determined during the secondary survey.C.Ecchymosis would indicate injuries which might affect circulation.D.Tachycardia could be an effect of the trauma or from a loss in circulating blood volume.However,the priority is airway and breathing.

A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department After a Motor