A patient sustains fractures to the ribs, both femurs, and one humerus. When planning care for this patient's immunologic status, what should the nurse include?
1. Monitor complete blood count daily.
2. Limit food rich in iron.
3. Perform passive range of motion to unaffected extremities.
4. Keep on bed rest.
Correct Answer: 1
Bone marrow is soft organic tissue found in the hollow cavity of the long bones, particularly the femur and humerus, as well as the flat bones of the pelvis, ribs, and sternum. Bone marrow produces and stores hematopoietic stem cells, from which all cellular components of the blood are derived. Because the patient has fractured ribs, femurs, and one humerus, the nurse should monitor the patient's complete blood count daily. Food rich in iron should not be limited. Performing passive range of motion to the unaffected extremities or keeping the patient on bed rest will not improve the patient's immunologic status
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