A patient is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. Which of these symptoms found during data collection should the nurse report promptly?
a. Oliguria
b. Ecchymosis
c. Tachycardia
d. Wheezing
ANS: D
Airway and breathing are always the first priority, and wheezing indicates a respiratory issue, so it should be reported.
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