A patient is admitted to the ED with massive trauma. What nursing intervention will help protect this patient from coagulopathy?
1. Start oxygen immediately.
2. Cover the patient with a blanket.
3. Place a pillow under the patient's feet.
4. Use sterile technique for all invasive procedures.
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Rationale 1: The patient does need immediate supplementary oxygen, but this will not protect against coagulopathy.
Rationale 2: Hypothermia increases the risk for coagulopathy and mortality.
Rationale 3: Elevating the patient's feet is not significant to the prevention of coagulopathy.
Rationale 4: The nurse should use sterile technique for invasive procedures, but this will not protect against coagulopathy.
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