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A 10-year-old arrives at the ED post motor vehicle crash. The following assessment is noted: hypotension, tachycardia, absent breath sounds from the left chest with an increased respiratory rate, pain on palpation of the pelvis, tinge of blood noted at the urinary meatus, moderate active bleeding from a laceration to left thigh, pulse oximetry of 86% without supplemental oxygen, deformity to the left upper leg, and a Glasgow Coma Score of 7. Which of the following orders will prompt the nurse to have a discussion with the provider before initiating?

A. Insert urinary catheter
B. Prepare for intubation
C. Assist with chest tube insertion
D. Place orogastric tube


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