Question

Dr. Kabir, an emergency room doctor, is starting to evaluate a patient who has a limp of the right leg. What should Dr. Kabir do first? A. Ask the patient to describe the leg pain. B. Order an x-ray of the leg. C. Prescribe physical therapy. D. Research other cases where patients have experienced similar leg pain. E. Contact an orthopedic specialist

Answer 1

Answer:

Letter E

Explanation:

I truly wouldn't take this advice from me; I'm a high school freshman who's dream is to become a surgical nurse. However, letter E is the most logical. You wouldn't order an x-ray first. You definitely wouldn't prescribe pt. You wouldn't have the time to do the research if the patient is in pain and if it's limp. And if the leg is limp, then the patient might not be able to feel it. If they can, then the ortho specialist can ask questions about the pain.