A Patient Arrives in the Emergency Department with Ankle Swelling

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient arrives in the emergency department with ankle swelling and severe pain after twisting the ankle playing soccer. Which of these prescribed collaborative interventions will the nurse implement first?

• A) Wrap the ankle and apply an ice pack.
• B) Administer naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg PO.
• C) Give acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol #3).
• D) Take the patient to the radiology department for x-rays.

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