Which Statement by the Patient Scheduled for an Open Reduction

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the patient scheduled for an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a compound fracture of the femur indicates the need for further teaching?

• A)"The surgeon will put rods and nails into my leg to align the fracture."
• B)"I will have to be in traction after this surgery."
• C)"The pins do not have to be removed; they will stay in my body."
• D)"I will need to monitor for infection as I heal."

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Definitions:

Muscle Rigidity

A condition characterized by stiffness and inflexibility of muscles, often associated with various neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Meninges

The three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and structural support.

Pia Mater

Innermost of the three meninges of the brain and spinal cord.

Arachnoid

A delicate, lacelike membrane covering the central nervous system.