The Orthopedic Nurse Caring for a Client in Traction for a Femur

question 24

Multiple Choice

The orthopedic nurse caring for a client in traction for a femur fracture knows to monitor the client for which of the following?

• A) Pneumonia
• B) Bed sores
• C) Fat embolus
• D) DVT

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