The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who has a soft tissue injury and an open leg fracture. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement first?

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An initial action in the emergency treatment of soft tissue injuries is to administer tetanus if there is evidence of an open fracture. If dislocation is suspected a compression bandage is contraindicated. The nurse would apply ice, not heat, to the affected area. Realignment of the bone is not to be attempted.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client in the Emergency