The nurse is caring for a client with a lesion in the area of the tibia that is swollen and tender. Which client problem is the highest priority for nursing care?
a. Need for increased calories related to in-creased metabolism
b. Pain management related to physical in-jury
c. Compromised self-care related to weak-ness
d. Safety risk related to skeletal impairment
B
A palpable mass and swelling in the area of the tibia are symptoms of osteochondroma, which is a common, benign bone tumor. Pain is the most common manifestation of a benign bone tumor. The other distractors are important, but pain management is the highest priority.
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