A patient is admitted to the emergency department with possible fractures of the bones of the left lower extremity. The initial action by the nurse should be to

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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.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Possible