A 28-year-old male was the restrained driver involved in a h…
A 28-year-old male was the restrained driver involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision (MVC). The patients presents with complaints of headache, chest pain, and shortness of breath. On exam, the patient is noted to be confused. He has distended neck veins, decreased breath sounds, and muffled heart sounds. What is the nurse’s priority concern at this time?