A Client Arrives in the Emergency Department with a Swollen

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client arrives in the emergency department with a swollen ankle after an injury incurred while playing soccer. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A)Elevate the ankle above heart level.
• B)Remove the client's shoe and sock.
• C)Apply a warm moist pack to the ankle.
• D)Assess the ankle's range of motion (ROM).

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Definitions:

Punitive Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff to punish the defendant for egregious misconduct and deter future similar acts.

Mitigate Damages

A legal principle requiring a party suffering loss to take reasonable action to minimize the extent of the damage resulting from a breach of contract or tort.

Consequential Damages

Refers to damages that are not directly caused by a breach of contract but result from the particular circumstances of the plaintiff.

Breach of Contract

Occurs when one party in a contract fails to fulfill their obligations as per the agreement, thus violating the contract.