Exam 62: Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery

A patient who has had open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)of a hip fracture tells the nurse he is ready to get out of bed for the first time. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse will instruct the patient with a fractured left radius that the cast will need to remain in place

The day after a 60-yr-old patient has open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)for an open,displaced tibial fracture,the nurse identifies the priority nursing diagnosis as

Which nursing action for a patient who has had right hip arthroplasty can the nurse delegate to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A patient has a long-arm plaster cast applied for fracture immobilization. Until the cast has completely dried,the nurse should

Which information will the nurse teach seniors at a community recreation center about ways to prevent fractures?

The second day after admission with a fractured pelvis,a patient suddenly develops confusion. Which action should the nurse take first?