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The nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 64-year-old male client.
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Nurses' Notes
1742: Client arrives at the emergency department via emergency medical services (EMS). He was skiing and crashed into a post and fell to the ground. Ski patrol assessed the client, and the client was confused and had no memory of the crash. Ski patrol reports that he was wearing a helmet and had a loss of consciousness for an unknown amount of time. On assessment, the client was alert and oriented to place and time but did not recall the events leading up to hospitalization, specifically the ski crash. Client states, “My head really hurts and I'm dizzy.” Reporting aching pain rated 8/10 on the Numerical Pain Scale. Reddish contusion on the client's forehead. Pupils were 2+, equal, and sluggishly reactive to light. Glasgow Coma Scale 14. Nose is midline and symmetrical. His speech was clear and articulate. Full range of motion in all extremities observed. Clear lung fields bilaterally. Radial pulse 2+ and irregular. Normoactive bowel sounds in all quadrants. No abdominal distention or pain. Vital signs: T 97.8° F (36.6° C), P 85, RR 15, BP 124/82, pulse oximetry reading 98% on room air. The client has a medical history of essential hypertension, generalized anxiety disorder, atrial fibrillation, and chronic back pain.

Home medications
• multivitamin (MVI) 1 tablet PO daily
• fluoxetine 20 mg PO daily
• biotin 100 mcg PO daily
• pantoprazole 40 mg PO daily
• warfarin 2.5 mg PO daily
• diltiazem controlled-release 120 mg PO daily


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Complete the following sentence by choosing from the list of options. The nurse should prioritize obtaining an order for a ___ and ___ to better determine the extent of the client's injuries.

Correct Answer: D, G

Rationale: A CT scan of the head is critical to assess for brain injury, and INR is necessary due to warfarin use and bleeding risk.

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