The Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Having

Multiple Choice

The patient is brought to the emergency department after having fractured an arm 12 hours ago.The arm is very edematous from the fingers to the elbow,and the patient cannot move it.What should be the initial action of the nurse?

A) Test range of motion.
B) Take the vital signs.
C) Place ice packs on the arm.
D) Check fingers for capillary refill.