A Patient with an Open Fracture of the Left Tibia

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient with an open fracture of the left tibia with major soft tissue damage underwent surgical reduction and fixation of the tibia with debridement of nonviable tissue and drain placement in the damaged soft tissue.During the postoperative period,the nurse suspects the development of osteomyelitis on finding which of the following data?

• A) Fever with chills and night sweats
• B) Light-yellow drainage from the wound
• C) Pain on movement of the affected limb
• D) Muscle spasms around the affected bone

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Definitions:

Great Migrations

Refers to the large-scale movements of peoples or animals from one region to another, often highlighted in history for human populations moving for reasons such as war, famine, or climate change.

Paleolithic

The “old” Stone Age, during which humankind produced the first sculptures and paintings.

Neolithic

The “new” Stone Age.

Mesolithic

The “middle” Stone Age, between the Paleolithic and the Neolithic ages.