Answer to Question 1
Blood coagulation studies: Provide baseline for anticoagulation therapy.
ABGs: Determine oxygenation status.
Pulse oximetry: Monitors oxygenation trends. The physician will determine whether to increase or
decrease the O
Answer to Question 2
The traction device: leg alignment, weights, and position of weights
The condition of the skin around the pins, especially if any redness is noted
Any significant findings in other body systems, such as cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal (GI),
genitourinary (GU)
Assessment of the skin over pressure areas and on the affected limb
Patient's level of consciousness (LOC) and emotional status
Care must be taken in handling bodily fluids to prevent the transfer of infectious agents through co
Lumbar puncture. Abbreviated LP, the lumbar puncture is a common procedure that withdraws cerebrospi
The patient is undergoing an allergy skin test by receiving subdermal inoculations of allergens. Inf
Teaching patient discharge instructions
The Greek orders, from James Stuart, The Antiquities of Athens, London.
Amyloid plaques (stained blue) in the brain of a deceased patient who had Alzheimer’s disease.