A client suffered a subtrochanteric hip fracture after falling out of the bed. What complication should the nurse monitor closely for related to this type of fracture?
A) Pulmonary edema
B) Abdominal pain
C) Urinary retention
D) Hypovolemic shock
D
Feedback:
A large blood loss may accompany subtrochanteric and intertrochanteric fractures, leading to hypovolemic shock. Pulmonary edema is not a complication of this type of hip fracture. Urinary retention as a complication of pelvic injury but is not specific to this type of injury. Abdominal pain may be related to immobility but is not related to this type of injury.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following teaching-learning principles is an accurate guideline for the nurse as a teacher?
1. Learner objectives should be developed only by the nurse. 2. The client's life experiences should be a factor in the nurse's helping the client acquire new knowledge. 3. Client teaching is independent of the nursing process. 4. Learning can be facilitated by the existence of a close relationship between the nurse and client.
A client is admitted with infection and a high fever. Which assessments by the nurse take priority? (Select all that apply.)
a. Blood pressure b. Mental status c. Pulse quality d. Respiratory effort e. Skin turgor f. Bowel sounds
Which of the following has a higher rate of divorce?
1. Caucasians 2. Hispanics 3. Catholics 4. High school degree or less
The hospital has identified telehealth as a potential addition to its services and is conducting cost-benefit analysis. Which barrier to developing this service is likely to emerge?
1. Patients become so empowered that they don't use as many services. 2. There is a limited reimbursement mechanism in place at this time. 3. There is decreased contact with practitioners using telehealth technology. 4. The lack of practice standards makes telehealth risky from a liability perspective.