A nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for a group of clients following a motor-vehicle crash. Which of the following clients should the nurse request the provider to assess first? a. A client who has a closed leg fracture and reports peripheral paresthesia. b. A client who reports a sprained ankle and has a laceration over the medial ankle. c. A client who has arm contusions and manifests asymmetrical thoracic movement. d. A client who has abrasions to the face and is requesting medication for severe pain. c. A client who has arm contusions and manifests asymmetrical thoracic movement. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute diverticulitis and is scheduled for surgery within the next 2 hr. The client tells the nurse that she has called a taxicab and is leaving the hospital. After notifying the surgeon, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? a. Have the client sign the "Against Medical Advice" (AMA) form. b. Inform the client about the risks she may encounter by leaving the facility. c. Document the client's statements in the medical record. d. Notify the risk manager. b. Inform the client about the risks she may encounter by leaving the facility. A nurse case manager is planning a teaching session on the use of critical pathways with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Critical pathways promote individualized care. b. Critical pathways decrease administrative work time. c. Critical pathways prevent unnecessary expense. d. Critical pathways incorporate provider preferences. c. Critical pathways prevent unnecessary expense. A nurse is caring for a client who has an informed consent form for an upcoming procedure in his health record. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to validate that the client understands the procedure? a. Review documentation by the provider of discussing the procedure with the client. b. Verify that the client's signature is on the informed consent form. c. Ask the client to verbalize the purpose, risks, and benefits of the procedure. d. Document the client's completed pre-procedure checklist in the medical record. c. Ask the client to verbalize the purpose, risks, and benefits of the procedure.