Acute Care Accross Lifespan B

Question 1 Injuries sustained during athletic pursuits account for 23% of all traumas, second only to motor vehicle injuries, and are the leading cause of death in children (ABS, 2006). Discuss and justifywith evidence how this injury could be prevented in children

Question 2 Discuss and justifytwo (2) reasons that the paramedics had Mr Potter sitting on the trolley instead of lying down

Question 3 Pain is considered the fifth vital sign, and thereforeshould be assessed at the same time as the patient’stemperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.Discuss and justify with evidence three (3) methods on how the Registered Nursecould optimise pain management for Mr Potter