The emergency department nurse is assessing a 38-year-old man who was in a motor vehicle
Question The emergency department nurse is assessing a 38-year-old man who was in a motor vehicle accident. The patient was an unrestrained driver of the vehicle. The vehicle was traveling approximately 42 miles per hour. Upon impact, the driver collided with the windshield and sustained a head injury. The patient is now stable, complaining of pain 9/10 in the head, neck, and shoulder region. Neurologic status: cranial nerves 2-12 intact; patient is awake, alert, and oriented; computed tomography scan was negative for hematoma or hemorrhage. Vital signs: T 97.5, P 68, R 16, BP 130/70. The patient is asking the nurse for pain medication; however, the nurse smells alcohol on the patient’s breath. Toxicology reports are pending.Based on the information presented, what subjective data will assist the nurse in making a decision to treat this patient’s pain? Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
