The nurse performs frequent neurovascular assessments for clients with musculoskeletal trauma in order to prevent:
A)
CVA.
B)
compartment syndrome.
C)
DVT.
D)
fat embolus.
B
Explanation:
A)
Compartment syndrome results in nerve damage and impaired tissue perfusion if not identified and treated promptly. A CVA is not a typical complication of musculoskeletal trauma. Frequent circulatory and respiratory assessments are done to detect DVT and fat emboli.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Compartment syndrome results in nerve damage and impaired tissue perfusion if not identified and treated promptly. A CVA is not a typical complication of musculoskeletal trauma. Frequent circulatory and respiratory assessments are done to detect DVT and fat emboli.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Compartment syndrome results in nerve damage and impaired tissue perfusion if not identified and treated promptly. A CVA is not a typical complication of musculoskeletal trauma. Frequent circulatory and respiratory assessments are done to detect DVT and fat emboli.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Compartment syndrome results in nerve damage and impaired tissue perfusion if not identified and treated promptly. A CVA is not a typical complication of musculoskeletal trauma. Frequent circulatory and respiratory assessments are done to detect DVT and fat emboli.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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