[Solved]: A patient with a lower extremity fracture complains of…

A patient with a lower extremity fracture complains of severe pain and tightness in his calf, minimally relieved by pain medications. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? A. Elevating the leg above the level of the heart B. Repositioning the leg and applying ice C. Elevating the leg to the level of the heart D. Preparing the patient for ultrasound of the leg