A Client Comes to the Emergency Department Complaining of Localized

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client comes to the Emergency Department complaining of localized pain and swelling of his lower leg. Ecchymotic areas are noted. History reveals that the client got hit in the leg with a baseball bat. Which of the following would the nurse suspect as most likely?

• A) Fracture
• B) Contusion
• C) Sprain
• D) Strain

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Definitions:

Drawee Bank

The bank upon which a check is drawn and is responsible for paying the amount specified.

Bank Officer

An individual who holds a management or executive position within a banking institution, responsible for certain operational aspects.

Stale Check

A check that has not been cashed or deposited within a certain timeframe, typically six months, and may not be honored by a bank.

Overdraft

An extension of credit from a lending institution when an account reaches zero, allowing for a negative balance.