•Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can lead to - ANSWER a pulmonary embolism (PE)
•Clients at risk for DVT following an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the hip
include: - ANSWER •client on birth control pills
•client who is immobile
•Elderly client who is a heavy smoker
•Intervention to best prevent a DVT after a hip fracture includes - ANSWER applying
antiembolism stockings
•Hypoxemia is one of the earliest signs of - ANSWER fat embolism syndrome
•Priority intervention for a client presenting with a fractured upper extremity is to -
ANSWER remove anything that may be constricting such as bracelet, watch, and rings
•Priority intervention when caring for a client with a crushing injury to an upper extremity is
to - ANSWER assess the radial pulse
for a client reporting pain in a limb that has been amputated - ANSWER Continue
using the pain scale to rate the pain
•Traction - - ANSWER allows the bones to realign
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•Clients at risk for DVT following an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the hip
include: - ANSWER •client on birth control pills
•client who is immobile
•Elderly client who is a heavy smoker
•Intervention to best prevent a DVT after a hip fracture includes - ANSWER applying
antiembolism stockings
•Hypoxemia is one of the earliest signs of - ANSWER fat embolism syndrome
•Priority intervention for a client presenting with a fractured upper extremity is to -
ANSWER remove anything that may be constricting such as bracelet, watch, and rings
•Priority intervention when caring for a client with a crushing injury to an upper extremity is
to - ANSWER assess the radial pulse
for a client reporting pain in a limb that has been amputated - ANSWER Continue
using the pain scale to rate the pain
•Traction - - ANSWER allows the bones to realign
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