A patient is admitted to the emergency department with possible fractures of the bones of the left lower extremity. The initial action by the nurse should be to
a. splint the lower leg.
b. elevate the left leg.
c. check the popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial pulses.
d. obtain information about the patient's tetanus immunization status.
Ans: c. check the popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial pulses.
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