A 6-Year-Old Sustained a Fractured Femur and Was Put in Russell

question 25

Multiple Choice

A 6-year-old sustained a fractured femur and was put in Russell traction 2 days ago. She screams in pain when she raises herself onto the bedpan. The nursing diagnosis that takes highest priority for this child is:

• A) Pain resulting from tissue trauma
• B) High risk for impaired skin integrity resulting from immobility
• C) Altered growth and development related to separation from family
• D) Altered urinary elimination related to immobility and traction

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Definitions:

Constructive Condition

Conditions inferred by law to enforce fairness in the performance of contractual obligations, even if not explicitly stated in the contract.

Breach Of Contract

A failure to perform any promise that forms all or part of a contract.

Condition Precedent

A condition that must be fulfilled before a contract becomes effective or before an obligation is required to be performed.

Injunction

A legal directive mandating that a person or organization either perform or halt a particular act.