A nurse is assessing a client admitted to the emergency department with a laceration wound in the abdomen. Which of the following can the nurse perform independently in an emergency care setting?
A) Suturing of the wound
B) Applying cold packs
C) Performing laboratory tests
D) Removal of foreign objects
B
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The nurse can perform noninvasive procedures, such as applying cold or hot packs. Nurses can assist with emergency sterile procedures, such as suturing, removal of foreign objects, and assisting with performing laboratory tests. However, they are not allowed to do these procedures independently.
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