Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client with a right below-the-knee amputation. There is a large amount of bright red blood on the client's residual limb dressing. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Reinforcing the dressing controls bleeding, the priority in hemorrhage. Notifying the surgeon, assessing vitals, and checking labs are secondary.