A Patient Has a Dislocated Hip as the Result of a Fall

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient has a dislocated hip as the result of a fall. The nurse recognizes which primary reason to quickly return the femoral head to its normal position?

• A) To preserve blood flow to the head of the femur
• B) To avoid damage to nerves in the affected area
• C) To minimize the damage to affected ligaments
• D) To eliminate the severe pain the patient is experiencing

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