The x-ray of a client 14 weeks post-ulnar fracture exhibits no ...

[yoooooman]

The x-ray of a client 14 weeks post-ulnar fracture exhibits no callus formation. Based on this data, which action does the nurse anticipate?
 
  A) The physical therapist will set up Buck traction.
  B) The surgeon will order electromagnetic stimulation.
  C) The pharmacist will educate the client on antibiotics.
  D) The nurse will counsel the client on starting range-of-motion exercise.

Question 2

A client is admitted to your inpatient rehabilitation unit. (See exhibit.) The nurse formulates a care plan with which priority diagnosis?
 
  A) Risk for Peripheral Neurovascular Dysfunction related to disruption of traction weights
  B) Risk for Infection related to surgical incision and insertion of hardware
  C) Risk for Disuse Syndrome related to use of traction to stabilize fracture
  D) Acute Pain related to bone and soft tissue damage

[amynguyen1221]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

An ulnar fracture that does not show callus formation in 14 weeks is classified as experiencing nonunion. Electromagnetic stimulation has been demonstrated to enhance healing in circumstances of nonunion. Buck traction, antibiotics, and exercise are not indicated for nonunion of a fracture.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

Halo traction uses pins surgically implanted in the skull, which increases the risk for infection. Acute pain is not as high a priority as the risk for meningitis. Risk for Disuse is also an appropriate lower-priority diagnosis. Halo traction is not connected to weights.

[yoooooman]

Excellent

[bdobbins]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it