Asked by Pamila Marie Gamay on Sep 29, 2024

The nurse is urgently called to the gymnasium regarding an injured student. The student is crying in severe pain with a malformed fractured lower leg. Which proper sequence will the nurse follow to perform the initial assessment?

A) Light palpation, deep palpation, and inspection
B) Inspection, light palpation, and deep palpation
C) Auscultation and light palpation
D) Inspection and light palpation

Malformed

Describing something that has not formed correctly or has abnormal shape or structure.

Fractured Lower Leg

A break or crack in one or more of the bones (tibia or fibula) in the lower portion of the leg.

Initial Assessment

The first step in the care process where healthcare professionals evaluate a patient's condition to determine the necessary course of action.

  • Follow correct procedures and sequences for physical assessments.