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vHAUNG6011 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

What is the MOST important concern of the nurse caring for a client with decreased range of motion and ambulatory ability?

a. prevention of contractures c. diagnosing locomotion disorders
b. assessing crepitus d. assessing synarthrosis

Question 2

In addition to maintaining body alignment, the main objective of all health professionals caring for orthopedic clients is to:

a. preserve muscle tone and continue joint motion
b. prevent injury and provide immediate treatment
c. correct deformities
d. repair hereditary problems

bookworm410 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Nursing care of clients who sustain musculoskeletal trauma focuses on providing pain relief, careful positioning to maintain skin integrity, assessing complications that may arise from application of casts or traction, prevention of contractures and maintaining the mobility of unaffected muscles and bones.

Answer to Question 2

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The care of clients who sustain musculoskeletal trauma focuses on providing pain relief, careful positioning to maintain skin integrity, assessing complications that may arise from application of casts or traction, preserving muscle tone and continuing joint motion, prevention of contractures, and maintaining the mobility of unaffected muscles and bones.