A patient with nerve compromise following an open injury to the hand:

A) should be given analgesia for the pain.
B) will likely lose all neurologic function.
C) requires prompt transport to the hospital.
D) will not be able to move his or her hand.


Answer: C) requires prompt transport to the hospital.

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