A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Compound Fracture and Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with a compound fracture and is scheduled for immediate surgery. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate in the immediate postoperative period?

• A)Impaired Transfer Ability
• B)Risk for Post-Trauma Syndrome
• C)Risk for Infection
• D)Risk for Falls

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