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
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Sublingual medication administration. Photograph of a male patient placing a nitroglycerine tablet u
Pigmented bands in nail of patient with dark skin
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
A histologic slide showing the sponge-like architecture of a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
Examples of endocrine disorders. (D) A patient with gigantism.