An Emergency Department Nurse Triages a Client with Diabetes Mellitus

question 26

Multiple Choice

An emergency department nurse triages a client with diabetes mellitus who has fractured her arm.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Remove the medical alert bracelet from the fractured arm.
• B) Immobilize the arm by splinting the fractured site.
• C) Place the client in a supine position with a warm blanket.
• D) Cover any open areas with a sterile dressing.

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