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The nurse will instruct the patient with a fractured left radius that the cast will need to remain in place
 
  a. for several months.
  b. for at least 3 weeks.
  c. until swelling of the wrist has resolved.
  d. until x-rays show complete bony union.

Question 2

A 48-year-old patient with a comminuted fracture of the left femur has Buck's traction in place while waiting for surgery. To assess for pressure areas on the patient's back and sacral area and to provide skin care, the nurse should
 
  a. loosen the traction and help the patient turn onto the unaffected side.
  b. place a pillow between the patient's legs and turn gently to each side.
  c. turn the patient partially to each side with the assistance of another nurse.
  d. have the patient lift the buttocks by bending and pushing with the right leg.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Bone healing starts immediately after the injury, but since ossification does not begin until 3 weeks postinjury, the cast will need to be worn for at least 3 weeks. Complete union may take up to a year. Resolution of swelling does not indicate bone healing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The patient can lift the buttocks off the bed by using the left leg without changing the right-leg alignment. Turning the patient will tend to move the leg out of alignment. Disconnecting the traction will interrupt the weight needed to immobilize and align the fracture.


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