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 ✔✔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 ✔✔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

-Critical pathways decrease administrative work time

-Critical pathways prevent unnecessary expense

-Critical pathways incorporate provider preferences ✔✔Critical pathways prevent unnecessary

expense (answered wrong)