Which assessment finding for a patient who has had a surgical reduction of an open fracture of the right radius is most important to report to the health care provider?
a. Serous wound drainage
b. Right arm muscle spasms
c. Right arm pain with movement
d. Temperature 101.4° F (38.6° C)
ANS: D
An elevated temperature is suggestive of possible osteomyelitis. The other clinical manifestations are typical after a repair of an open fracture.
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