Multiple Choice
A nurse is caring for a patient in Buck's traction on bed rest for a fracture of the femur.Which action should the nurse take to help preserve skin integrity?
A) Provide meticulous skin care.
B) Use pain medication to prevent excessive movement.
C) Limit range of joint motion so the patient is not disturbed.
D) Reduce the amount of protein intake so renal function can be preserved.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: A patient is recovering from an abdominal
Q3: Which assessment finding should the nurse expect
Q4: A nurse notes a typical cardiovascular change
Q5: Which patient is most at risk for
Q6: A young adult patient was involved in
Q7: An elderly patient was admitted to the
Q8: A young adult was involved in a
Q9: The nurse working with a new nursing
Q10: Which patient is most likely to have
Q11: An elderly nursing home resident fell 2