A Prisoner Was Bleeding Where Another Inmate Had Attacked Him

question 11

Multiple Choice

A prisoner was bleeding where another inmate had attacked him with a fork. Which of the following would be the correctional nurse's first and most crucial responsibility?

• A) Perform a complete physical assessment, specifically looking for internal injuries
• B) Maintain an escape route to help ensure personal safety
• C) Report the incident to administration, indicating who was responsible for injuring the inmate
• D) Stop the bleeding, apply an antibiotic, and bandage the wound

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