A person comes into the emergency department with injuries consistent with abuse.In which order should the nurse complete the assessment of this person's injuries?

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The first priority should be to assess for any life-threatening injuries such as head trauma, internal bleeding or fractures. Facial bruising and abdominal tenderness should be assessed first followed by limited joint mobility, skin tenderness, and scars. Paresthesia should be assessed last as it is a neurological symptom and may not be related to the injuries from abuse.

A Person Comes into the Emergency Department with Injuries Consistent