A patient arrives in the emergency department with abdominal…

A patient arrives in the emergency department with abdominal trauma. The nurse notes the patient has dyspnea, tachycardia, hypotension, and left upper abdominal quadrant pain radiating to the shoulder. There is a positive Kehr’s sign. Bowel sounds are hypoactive in all four quadrants. Based upon these findings, what diagnosis should the nurse expect?

Admission vitals for a patient with C4 injury are as follows…

Admission vitals for a patient with C4 injury are as follows: BP 110/60, P 62, R 16. The patient care technician just charted vital signs as BP 170/90, P 55, R 20. The patient is complaining of a sudden severe headache, has facial flushing, sweating, and wants something for a headache. What is the nurse’s priority action?