During the primary survey of a patient with severe leg trauma,the nurse observes that the patient's left pedal and posterior tibial pulses are absent and the entire leg is swollen. Which action will the nurse take next?

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The assessment data indicate that the patient may have arterial trauma and hemorrhage. When a possibly life-threatening injury is found during the primary survey,the nurse should immediately start interventions before proceeding with the survey. Although a complete blood count is indicated,administration of IV fluids should be started first. Completion of the primary survey and further assessment should be completed after the IV fluids are initiated.

During the Primary Survey of a Patient with Severe Leg