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A Patient Arrives in the Emergency Department with Ankle Swelling

Question 33

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A patient arrives in the emergency department with ankle swelling and severe pain after twisting the ankle playing soccer. Which of these prescribed collaborative interventions will the nurse implement first?


A) Wrap the ankle and apply an ice pack.
B) Administer naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg PO.
C) Give acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol #3) .
D) Take the patient to the radiology department for x-rays.

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