A Patient Experienced an Open Fracture of the Left Femur

question 47

Multiple Choice

A patient experienced an open fracture of the left femur that punctured the skin. The patient was dragged for approximately two hours before arriving to the hospital. The nurse would identify which of the nursing diagnoses as a priority for this patient?

• A)Malnutrition
• B)Risk for Infection
• C)Hypothermia
• D)Anxiety

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Definitions:

Strategy

A strategy intended to accomplish a long-term or overarching goal.

Bluffing

A strategy in negotiations where one party pretends to have a stronger position than they actually do to influence the other party's decisions.

Deception

The act of misleading or deceiving another party, often considered unethical or harmful in negotiation contexts.

Intentionally

An action done with purpose or deliberate intent, often implying a level of planning or forethought.