A Young Adult Is Seen in the Clinic Complaining of Pain

A young adult is seen in the clinic complaining of pain in the left wrist. There is no deformity of the wrist, the left radial pulse is strong, and there is no history of a fall or injury. What does the nurse expect to see ordered?

A) An x-ray of the arm to ensure there is no injury present.
B) Lab work to assess both serum calcium and serum phosphorus levels.
C) Rest and comfort measures for several days unless pain worsens.
D) A computerised tomography (CT) scan of the wrist to check for soft tissue injury.