Informal communication is more unofficial than formal commun…

Informal communication is more unofficial than formal communication within organizations. People gossip. Employees complain about their boss. People talk about their favorite sports teams. Work teams tell newcomers how to get by. The grapevine is the social network which is problematic within organizations and must be ‘nipped in the bud’ under all circumstances.

The nurse is caring for a child in the emergency department….

The nurse is caring for a child in the emergency department. The child’s arm is abnormally positioned, and the child is crying with pain as they hold their arm. The child’s parents explain that the child fell off a bicycle when riding on the street. What is the priority nursing intervention for this client?