Emergency and Disaster Nursing NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The occupational health nurse is called to the scene of a traumatic amputation of a finger. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to sending the client to the ED? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Rinsing with saline, wrapping in moist gauze, and sealing in a plastic bag preserve the amputated finger for reimplantation. Iced saline damages tissue, and replacing on the hand is incorrect.