iWhich of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention for the nursing diagnosis of Impaired physical mobility related to fractured hip?
A) Administer analgesics as required.
B) Place pillow between legs when turning.
C) Monitor vital signs.
D) Assess wound appearance.
Ans: B
Feedback: Placing a pillow between the patient's legs when turning prevents adduction and supports the patient's legs. Administering analgesics is appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of pain. Monitoring vital signs is appropriate for the nursing diagnoses related to hyperthermia, ineffective breathing pattern or impaired cardiac output. Assessing wound appearance would be appropriate for a nursing diagnosis of Impaired skin integrity.
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