A Client Complains of Pain and Immobility of the Wrist

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client complains of pain and immobility of the wrist. On assessment, the nurse finds decreased range of motion (ROM) , edema, and ecchymosis of the distal radius. The primary health-care provider recommends a neurovascular exam for confirmation. What does the nurse infer from these findings?

• A) The client has a Smith fracture.
• B) The client has a Colles fracture.
• C) The client has a clavicle fracture.
• D) The client has a green stick fracture.

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