A Patient Recovering from a Leg Fracture After a Fall

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient recovering from a leg fracture after a fall states that he has 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.What is the priority nursing intervention for this patient?

• 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.

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Definitions:

Severe Disorders

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Mild Disorders

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