A Patient with a Comminuted Fracture of the Right Femur

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient with a comminuted fracture of the right femur has Buck's traction in place while waiting for surgery.What should the nurse do to assess for pressure areas on the patient's back and sacral area and to provide skin care?

• A) Have the patient lift the buttocks by bending and pushing with the left leg.
• B) Turn the patient partially to each side with the assistance of another nurse.
• C) Place a pillow between the patient's legs,and turn gently to each side.
• D) Loosen the traction,and have the patient turn onto the unaffected side.

Identify and implement critical communication skills expected by employers.

Evaluate and apply emotional intelligence and the "you" attitude in interpersonal communication.

Understand the role of critical thinking in evaluating evidence and forming logical conclusions.

Describe the communication mediums and channels used in organizational settings.

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Definitions:

Same Work

Performing identical tasks or duties as others, often in the context of fairness or job roles.

Psychological Empowerment

A state in which individuals feel a sense of control over their work, perceive their work as meaningful, and believe they can perform competently.

Personal Fulfillment

A sense of satisfaction and achievement derived from pursuing and realizing one’s own goals, desires, or potentials.

Self-Determination

A theory of motivation that holds individuals have innate psychological needs that are the basis for self-motivation and personality integration.