Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question

A 60-year-old male is brought to the emergency department after being rescued from a collapsed building. He was trapped under debris for several hours and is now complaining of severe muscle pain and weakness. His urine is dark colored. What is the most critical initial step in managing his condition?

  • Administer sodium bicarbonate to alkalinize the urine

  • Perform fasciotomy to relieve compartment syndrome

  • Initiate aggressive fluid resuscitation

  • Provide pain management with opioid analgesics

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BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) / 
Trauma
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