A nurse in the ED is performing triage for a group of clients following a MVC.

Which of the following clients should the nurse request the provider assess first?

-A client who has a closed leg fracture and reports peripheral paresthesia

-A client who reports a sprained ankle and has a laceration over the medial ankle

-A client who has arm contusions and manifests asymmetrical thoracic movement

-A client who has abrasions to the face and is requesting medication for severe

pain

(ANS- 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 hrs. 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?

-Have the client sign the AMAM form

-Inform the client about the risks she may encounter by leaving the facility

-Document the client's statements in the medical record

-Notify the risk manager

(ANS- 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?

-Critical pathways promote individualized care