The nurse is interviewing and assessing an electrician who was brought to the ED after being electrocuted. The patient is currently alert with no respiratory distress. During the interview, what does the nurse assess for?

The nurse is interviewing and assessing an electrician who was brought to the ED after being electrocuted. The patient is currently alert with no respiratory distress. During the interview, what does the nurse assess for?




a. knowledge of electrical safety
b. burn marks on the dominant hand
c. injuries based on the report of pain
d. entrance and exit wounds





Answer: D