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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 the priority?

A.Cover the bone area with a sterile dressing.B.Provide manual traction above and below the fracture site.C.Apply an ACE bandage around the entire lower limb.D.Place the client in the prone position.

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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 the priority?

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