What Actions Does the Nurse Implement When Providing Care to a Patient

question 18

Multiple Choice

What actions does the nurse implement when providing care to a patient with a suspected acute bone injury? Select all that apply.

• A)Immobilize the wrist.
• B)Monitor for bleeding.
• C)Apply a cold pack to the wrist.
• D)Elevate the wrist below the level of the heart.
• E)Ask the patient to rate the pain using an appropriate scale.

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