A Patient in Russell Traction with a Pearson Attachment for a Fracture

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient in Russell traction with a Pearson attachment for a fracture of the tibia complains of intense pain at the fracture site.The nurse assesses a temperature of 102° F and increased swelling at the fracture site.Which complication do these findings suggest?

• A) Osteomyelitis
• B) Fat embolism
• C) Traction misalignment
• D) Nonunion of the fracture

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Demand Curve

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Downsloping

Characteristic of a demand curve, indicating that as the price decreases, the quantity demanded increases, assuming all other factors remain constant.

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