A pedestrian who was hit by a car is admitted to the emergency department with possible right lower leg fractures. The initial action by the nurse should be to
a. elevate the right leg.
b. splint the lower leg.
c. check the pedal pulses.
d. verify tetanus immunizations.
ANS: C
The initial nursing action should be assessment of the neurovascular status of the injured leg. After assessment, the nurse may need to splint and elevate the leg, based on the assessment data. Information about tetanus immunizations should be done if there is an open wound.
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