A Patient Who Slipped and Fell in the Shower at Home

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient who slipped and fell in the shower at home has a proximal humerus fracture immobilized with a left-sided long-arm cast and a sling.Which nursing intervention will be included in the plan of care?

• A) Use surgical net dressing to hang the arm from an IV pole.
• B) Immobilize the fingers of the left hand with gauze dressings.
• C) Assess the left axilla and change absorbent dressings as needed.
• D) Assist the patient in passive range of motion (ROM) for the right arm.

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