The nurse is caring for a client who is in an immobilization device to prevent movement of the spinal cord following trauma related to a motor vehicle accident
Which of the following accurately describes a key finding related to complications of pressure, which may occur with an immobilization device in place? A) Elevated temperature
B) Elevated leukocyte count
C) Edema
D) Hypotension
C
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Edema, swelling under the device, at the edges of the device, or of the entire extremity, may occur as a complication of pressure. Elevated leukocyte count and temperature are related to wound infection. Hypotension is a complication of hemorrhage.
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