A 37-year-old male was pinned between a flatbed truck and a loading dock. On exam, you find bruising to the chest, distended nec
k veins, bilaterally diminished breath sounds, and bilateral scleral hemorrhaging. You should:_____ a. suspect a severe hemopneumothorax.
b. perform a secondary assessment.
c. aggressively manage his airway.
d. request a paramedic ambulance.
1. the nurse should explain how the hospital especially the ER is a safe place and you can trust the staff when explaining the situation. 2. the considerations should be to keep in mind she is both physically and emotionally hurt meaning she could react in several ways.
