The Nurse Is Caring for a 4-Year-Old Child Immobilized by a Fractured

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child immobilized by a fractured hip.Which complication should the nurse monitor for?

• A) Hypocalcemia
• B) Decreased metabolic rate
• C) Positive nitrogen balance
• D) Increased production of stress hormones

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