Author Question: The patient is immobile and is being placed in the supine position. To reduce extension of the ... (Read 82 times)

ARLKQ · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The patient is immobile and is being placed in the supine position. To reduce extension of the fingers and abduction of the thumb, the nurse places _________________ in the patient's hands.

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

The patient is in traction and is at risk for fat embolism syndrome. Signs and symptoms of fat embolism include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. Chest pain
b. Tachypnea
c. Tachycardia
d. Apprehension
e. Altered LOC

raenoj · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

hand rolls
For this type of patient, place hand rolls in his or her hands. Consider physical therapy referral for the use of hand splints. This is designed to reduce extension of the fingers and abduction of the thumb. This also maintains the thumb slightly adducted and in opposition to the fingers.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Symptoms of possible fat embolism include clinical manifestations of dyspnea, tachycardia, cyanosis, and circulatory collapse.