After a motor vehicle accident, a patient presents with a deformity to the leg with decreased pedal pulses. The fibula protrudes from the lateral aspect of the leg. How should the nurse classify the fracture?
Open
Displaced
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a patient with a pathologic fracture of the hip. Which condition may be a cause for the fracture of this patient?
Breast cancer
A patient who fractured the humerus 5 weeks prior presents for a follow-up X-ray. Which result should the nurse expect to find on the X-ray?
Fracture still evident
A patient is undergoing a noninvasive electrical bone growth stimulation on a nonunion fracture of the spine after a spinal fusion surgery that was performed 6 months ago. Which action should the nurse take?
Ensure that treatment is administered while patient is sleeping.
The nurse is caring for a patient after an open reduction of a hip fracture that requires immobilization. Which form of immobilization would the nurse anticipate?
Skeletal traction
The nurse is caring for a patient who reports having severe pain and decreased movement after an ankle dislocation. After verifying the prescription and patient allergies, which medication would the nurse safely administer to this patient?
Morphine
A patient with a pelvic fracture is non-weight bearing and is unable to ambulate. Which dietary modifications should the nurse anticipate for this patient?
Increase dietary fiber
Increase calcium-rich foods
The nurse is caring for a patient with a right leg deformity who reports numbness of the toes and plantar aspect of the foot. On further assessment, the nurse notes no pedal pulse and cool skin. Which action should the nurse take next after notifying the provider?
Prepare for reduction and splint
The nurse is caring for a patient with a short leg cast who reports itching and burning inside the cast. Which actions would the nurse perform?
Assess capillary refill of the toes
Report the symptoms to the health care provider
Teach the patient to use cool setting of hair dryer for itching
The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent an open hip fracture reduction. The patient reports having pain that radiates down the leg. Which actions should the nurse take?
Assess for muscle spasm
Administer pain medication
Assess vital signs and capillary refill
The nurse is caring for a patient with an open arm fracture after a horse riding accident. Which actions are important for the nurse to take?
Administer IV antibiotics
Assess capillary refill of fingers
Assess airway and cervical spine
Administer antitetanus as prescribed
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