Question

the nurse is monitoring a patient who sustained an open fracture of the left hip. what type of shock should the nurse be aware can occur with this type of injury?

Answer 1

According to its kind and extent, a fracture is characterized as a complete or incomplete break in the continuity of the bone structure.

What evaluation results of the leg are consistent with a femoral neck fracture?

Over the femoral neck, there is noticeable tenderness to palpation. There could be swelling here as well. A femoral neck stress fracture may be indicated by increased discomfort at the extremes of hip rotation, an abduction lurch, and the inability to stand on the affected leg.

When treating an open fracture, where should pressure be applied?

If the fracture is open, clean, non-fluffy fabric or a sterile dressing should be applied to the wound. To stop any bleeding, apply pressure around the wound rather than directly over the sticking-out bone.

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