A Patient, Diagnosed with a Fractured Left Femur, Begins Complaining

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient, diagnosed with a fractured left femur, begins complaining of chest pain, shortness of breath, and a rash on his chest. What complication should the nurse suspect at this time?

• A)fat embolism syndrome
• B)deep vein thrombosis
• C)compartment syndrome
• D)disseminated intravascular coagulation

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