You are the nurse writing a plan of care for a patient who is status postsurgery for a broken femur. What is the most important goal for this patient?
A) Relief of pain
B) Optimal respiratory function
C) Optimal cardiovascular function
D) Unimpaired wound healing
Ans: B
Feedback: The major goals for the patient include optimal respiratory function, relief of pain, optimal cardiovascular function, increased activity tolerance, unimpaired wound healing, maintenance of body temperature, and maintenance of nutritional balance.
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