The older patient who sustained a fractured hip and femur in a motor vehicle accident is to be in Russell's traction for several weeks, so the nurse will focus care on:
1. offering frequent distractions.
2. encouraging nutrition.
3. pain relief.
4. prevention of DVT.
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a threat for the person who is going to have lengthy periods of inactivity. Certainly, nutrition concerns, pain relief, and boredom will be nursing concerns as well, but prevention of DVT is the priority.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 917
OBJ: 3 TOP: Long-Term Complications of Fractures
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Evaluation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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