A Patient Recovering from a Leg Fracture After a Fall

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient recovering from a leg fracture after a fall reports having dull pain in the affected leg and rates it as a 7 on a 0 to 10 scale. The patient is not able to walk around in the room with crutches because of leg discomfort. Which nursing intervention is priority?

• A) Assist the patient to walk in the room with crutches.
• B) Obtain a walker for the patient.
• C) Consult physical therapy.
• D) Administer pain medication.

Recognize various cardiovascular disease management and prevention strategies.

Understand medical terminology specific to cardiovascular health and diseases.

Understand various techniques used in communication and their applications.

Identify and explain the purpose of reflection techniques in social work.

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Definitions:

Coastal Zone

The interface between land and sea, including both coastal waters and shorelines, which is characterized by its unique ecosystems and is subject to specific environmental pressures.

Abyssal Zone

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Benthic Zone

The ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water, including the sediment surface and sub-surface layers, home to a wide variety of organisms.

Economic Service

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