Vsim - Marilyn Hughes Surgical Scenario Pre/post Quiz Study Guide Rated A+

The nurse understands that surgical fixation of fractures carries a risk of infection. The nurse monitors for which of the following signs and symptoms of infection? (Select all that apply.) {Ans: Swelling Redness Pain Elevated white blood cell count}Which of the following are appropriate initial nursing interventions to control discomfort in a fractured extremity stabilized with a splint or cast? (Select all that apply.) {Ans: Analgesic medication Intermittent cold packs Elevation of extremity}The nurse is aware that __________ is/are of immediate concern and could indicate ________ as a potential complication. {Ans: pain 8 out of 10, compartment syndrome}The nurse is aware that expected outcomes from appropriate interventions following an ORIF procedure should include which of the following assessments? (Select all that apply.) {Ans: Sensation and movement of associated muscles in the extremity, Skin warm and dry with capillary refill less than 3 seconds, Dressing to the affected extremity is clean and without any drainage, Vital signs assessed reflect client's baseline, and client remains afebrile, Client reports ability to sense touch and denies numbness to extremity}The nurse understands that neurovascular assessments should be performed how frequently during the first 24 hours following application of an immobilization device