The Nurse in the Emergency Department Caring for a Client

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse in the emergency department caring for a client with an anterior dislocation of the knee should have as a priority the assessment of

• A) capillary refill of the toes.
• B) degree of misalignment in the limb.
• C) degree of pain in the joint.
• D) mobility in the affected limb.

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