Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
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A client is admitted to the emergency room with a gunshot wound to the right arm. After dressing the wound and administering the prescribed antibiotic, the nurse should:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Immobilizing the arm with a splint is critical to prevent further damage to the injured area, reduce pain, and promote healing. Asking about allergies should have been done prior to administering antibiotics, checking immunization records is not a priority in this acute situation, and pain medication, while important, is secondary to stabilizing the injury.