During the Primary Survey of a Patient with Multiple Traumatic

question 4

Multiple Choice

During the primary survey of a patient with multiple traumatic injuries, the nurse observes that the patient's right pedal pulses are absent and the leg is swollen. Which of these actions will the nurse take next?

• A) Assess further for a cause of the decreased circulation.
• B) Send blood to the lab for a complete blood count ( CBC ).
• C) Finish the airway, breathing, circulation, disability survey.
• D) Initiate isotonic fluid infusion through two large-bore IV lines.

Understand the process of data collection and the categorization of survey questions.

Comprehend the significance of variable manipulation in experimental designs.

Recognize the role of pretesting and pilot studies in enhancing research design.

Identify the importance of correlational studies and understand correlation coefficients.

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