The nurse is making initial rounds on a client with a C5 fracture and crutchfield tongs. Which equipment should be kept at the bedside?

A pair of forceps A torque wrenchA pair of wire cuttersA screwdriver

Explanation.

A torque wrench is kept at the bedside to tighten and loosen the screws of crutchfield tongs. This wrench controls the amount of pressure that is placed on the screws. A pair of forceps wire cutters and a screwdriver in answers A C and D would not be used and thus are incorrect. Wire cutters should be kept with the client who has wired jaws.