A Patient Has Just Arrived in the Emergency Department After

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient has just arrived in the emergency department after an electrical burn from exposure to a high-voltage current. What is the priority nursing assessment?

• A)Oral temperature
• B)Peripheral pulses
• C)Extremity movement
• D)Pupil reaction to light

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Definitions:

Monetary Damage

Financial compensation awarded in response to a loss or injury suffered by an individual or entity, often determined through legal proceedings.

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