A client sustained a crushing injury to his right arm during a car accident. He arrives to the emergency room complaining of numbness in his right hand. He has no other injuries. What should the nurse do first? Assess the right pedal pulse Administer pain medication Call the provider D. Assess the right radial pulse

A client sustained a crushing injury to his right arm during a car accident. He arrives to the emergency room complaining of numbness in his right hand. He has no other injuries. What should the nurse do first? Assess the right pedal pulse Administer pain medication Call the provider D. Assess the right radial pulse

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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