Mock NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client after a motor vehicle accident. The client has a fractured tibia, and bone is noted protruding through the skin. Which action is of priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Covering an open fracture with a sterile dressing prevents infection, a priority. Traction (A) is secondary, an ACE bandage (C) may contaminate the wound, and prone positioning (D) is inappropriate.
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