A 6-year-old patient who has been placed in skeletal traction has pain, edema, and fever. The nurse should suspect
a. Meningitis
b. Crepitus
c. Osteomyelitis
d. Osteochondrosis
C
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A The symptoms of meningitis include headache, photophobia, fever, nausea, and
vomiting.
B Crepitus is the "sandy" or "gravelly" feeling noted when a broken bone is
palpated.
C The most serious complication of skeletal traction is osteomyelitis. Clinical
manifestations include complaints of localized pain, swelling, warmth,
tenderness, or unusual odor. An elevated temperature may accompany the
symptoms.
D Osteochondrosis is a disorder of the epiphyses involving an interruption of the
blood supply.
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