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.

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