During the Primary Survey of a Patient with Severe Leg

question 5

Multiple Choice

During the primary survey of a patient with severe leg trauma,the nurse observes that the patient's left pedal pulse is absent and the leg is swollen.Which action will the nurse take next?

• A) Send blood to the lab for a complete blood count.
• B) Assess further for a cause of the decreased circulation.
• C) Finish the airway, breathing, circulation, disability survey.
• D) Start normal saline fluid infusion with a large-bore IV line.

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