The Older Patient Who Sustained a Fractured Hip and Femur

question 5

Multiple Choice

The older patient who sustained a fractured hip and femur in a motor vehicle accident is to be in Russell traction for several weeks; consequently,the nurse will focus care on:

• A) Offering frequent distractions.
• B) Encouraging nutrition.
• C) Offering pain relief.
• D) Preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT).

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