Which Information Obtained by the Emergency Department Nurse When Admitting

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which information obtained by the emergency department nurse when admitting a patient with a left femur fracture is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A) Bruising of the left thigh
• B) Complaints of left thigh pain
• C) Outward pointing toes on the left foot
• D) Prolonged capillary refill of the left foot

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