Question

The nurse is caring for a 29-year-old male following a motor vehicle accident. The nurse knows that the patient has a Grade 3 splenic injury due to seatbelt constriction. The patient has a hemoglobin of 10g/dL and hematocrit of 33%. The patient is otherwise hemodynamically stable. Which intervention would the nurse anticipate happening *last*?

Accepted Answer

Prepare the patient for splenic removal.

Answer

Begin infusion of 1 unit of packed red blood cells.

Answer

Perform frequent abdominal assessments to assess for compartment syndrome.

Answer

Place the patient on restricted activity and mobility precautions.

Question 9 - Endocrine/​Hematology/​Gastrointestinal/​Renal/​Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN

Question 9 - Endocrine/Hematology/Gastrointestinal/Renal/Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN