A Client Is Admitted to Your Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

question 36

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted to your inpatient rehabilitation unit. This client is currently in halo traction. (See exhibit.) Based on this information, which of the following should be the priority nursing diagnosis for the client?

• A)Risk for Peripheral Neurovascular Dysfunction related to disruption of traction weights
• B)Risk for Infection related to surgical incision and insertion of hardware
• C)Risk for Disuse Syndrome related to use of traction to stabilize fracture
• D)Acute Pain related to bone and soft tissue damage

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