The nurse sees a neighbor fall and break a leg. What should the nurse do first for the neighbor?
a. Assess pain.
b. Immobilize the affected limb using minimal movement.
c. Transport to an emergency department.
d. Cover site of open fracture with clean dressing.
ANS: B
For emergency care of a suspected fracture, do not try to reposition the limb. Splint it as it lies and ensure that the limb is secured above and below the break to minimize movement and bone grating. Then cover site, transport, and assess pain level.
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