A 26-year-old man has presented to the emergency department (ED) stating that he has suffered a severe ankle sprain during a basketball game
The triage nurse is conducting a rapid assessment of the patient's ankle and is including assessment of neurovascular status. In an assessment of neurovascular status, what parameters does the nurse examine? Select all that apply.
A) The temperature of the patient's foot and ankle
B) The skin integrity of the patient's foot and ankle
C) The color of the patient's foot and ankle
D) The patient's ability to move his toes
E) The passive range of motion of the patient's ankle
A, C, D
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