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Title: The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a fractured femur from a motor vehicle accident 1 ...
Post by: Mitch_ on Apr 5, 2017
The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a fractured femur from a motor vehicle accident 1 day ago. The patient is anxious, restless, appears short of breath, and requests pain medication for chest discomfort. Which nursing intervention is priority?
1. Administer pain medication as ordered.
2. Increase intravenous fluids.
3. Evaluate the patient’s oxygen saturation.
4. Help the patient assume a more comfortable position.


Title: Re: The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a fractured femur from a motor vehicle accident ...
Post by: kocci on Apr 5, 2017
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Title: Re: The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a fractured femur from a motor vehicle accident 1 ...
Post by: Mitch_ on May 19, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to actually provide an explanation, rather than just a letter!