After Trauma to the Musculoskeletal or Nervous System, Reflex Sympathetic

question 7

Multiple Choice

After trauma to the musculoskeletal or nervous system, reflex sympathetic dystrophy can occur. When does this complication occur? When:

• A)the person complains of numbness beyond a cast and toes are pale with delayed capillary refill.
• B)the person complains of leg swelling, pain, tenderness, and cramping.
• C)the person's fracture has not healed by the usual time expected.
• D)the person complains of persistent pain, swelling, and changes in temperature.

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Definitions:

Body Meridians

Paths through which life energy known as "qi" flows within the human body, according to traditional Chinese medicine.

Acupuncture

Involves the insertion of needles at various points in the body to treat disease or relieve pain.

Electrified Needles

Needles that carry electrical currents, often used in medical treatments like electroacupuncture or in certain surgical procedures to cut tissue or seal blood vessels.

Midlevel Practitioners

Healthcare providers who have training and expertise beyond that of a registered nurse, but less than a physician, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.