CH 47, Concepts of Care for Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma (100% Correct)

Which instruction would the nurse include when teaching a patient about postoperative care after a leg amputation? Select all that apply. correct answers A. How to wrap the limb. B. Range-of-motion exercises. C. How to turn independently if possible. D. Exercises to prepare the limb for prosthesis. F. How to inspect the area for signs of inflammation or skin breakdown. Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient in traction? correct answers A. Ensure the weights are freely hanging at all times. Which assessment datum supports the nurse's conclusion of the absence of infection in a patient with extensive soft tissue damage due to a fracture? Select all that apply. correct answers A. Lack of fever. B. Negative wound culture. E. No increase in white blood cell count. Which assessment datum would be a major concern to the nurse when caring for a patient with pelvic fractures? Select all that apply. correct answers A. Venous oozing. C. Arterial bleeding. D. Hypovolemic shock. Which statement indicates a patient recovering from an above-knee amputation is coping well? correct answers A. "It will take me some time to get used to this." The nurse is teaching a patient with a left ankle fracture about the use of a cane for support. Which statement by the patient indicates the teaching was effective? Select all that apply. correct answers B. "Using a hemi-cane will provide me with more support." C. "The top of the cane should be parallel to the stylus of my wrist." The nurse is teaching a patient about extremity care after a cast has been removed. Which patient statement indicates a need for further teaching? Select all that apply. correct answers B. "I should remove any dead skin by scrubbing the area slowly." E. "I should inform the nurse immediately if I have a decreased range of motion." While assessing a patient who recently suffered a broken tibia, the nurse notes the presence of edema, pale skin, and weakened pulse and the patient's report of severe pain. Which condition would the nurse anticipate incorporating into the plan of care? correct answers C. Acute compartment syndrome