A patient is admitted to the ED after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The patient has multiple injuries. After establishing an airway and adequate ventilation, the ED team should prioritize what aspect of care?
A) Control the patient's hemorrhage.
B) Assess for cognitive effects of the injury.
C) Splint the patient's fractures.
D) Assess the patient's neurologic status.
Ans: A
Feedback:
After establishing airway and ventilation, the team should evaluate and restore cardiac output by controlling hemorrhage. This must precede neurologic assessments and treatment of skeletal injuries.
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