NUR 232 - Exam 2 questions with answers
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Consequences of impaired mobility |\ |\ |\
Constipation
DVT
Skin breakdown
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Incontinence
Depression
Muscle weakness/atrophy |\
Urinary retention |\
UTI
S/S of fracture
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Bruising
Swelling
Limited mobility |\
Pain
Relying on uninjured side |\ |\ |\
, S/S of compartment syndrome
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Pallor
Paralysis
Paresthesia
Pain
Pressure
Pulselessness
Why do broken bones heal faster in children?
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Thickened periosteum |\
Generous blood supply |\ |\
Simple or closed fracture
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Does not break the skin
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Compound or open fracture |\ |\ |\
Breaks the skin |\ |\
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Consequences of impaired mobility |\ |\ |\
Constipation
DVT
Skin breakdown
|\
Incontinence
Depression
Muscle weakness/atrophy |\
Urinary retention |\
UTI
S/S of fracture
|\ |\
Bruising
Swelling
Limited mobility |\
Pain
Relying on uninjured side |\ |\ |\
, S/S of compartment syndrome
|\ |\ |\
Pallor
Paralysis
Paresthesia
Pain
Pressure
Pulselessness
Why do broken bones heal faster in children?
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
Thickened periosteum |\
Generous blood supply |\ |\
Simple or closed fracture
|\ |\ |\
Does not break the skin
|\ |\ |\ |\
Compound or open fracture |\ |\ |\
Breaks the skin |\ |\