A Pedestrian Who Was Hit by a Car Is Admitted

question 36

Multiple Choice

A pedestrian who was hit by a car is admitted to the emergency department with possible right lower leg fractures.The initial action by the nurse should be to

• A) elevate the right leg.
• B) splint the lower leg.
• C) check the pedal pulses.
• D) verify tetanus immunizations.

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