A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Possible

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with possible fractures of the bones of the left lower extremity. The initial action by the nurse should be to

• A) splint the lower leg.
• B) elevate the left leg.
• C) check the popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial pulses.
• D) obtain information about the patient's tetanus immunization status.

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