APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

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ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

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The nurse is caring for a patient with a fractured left leg. Which of the following findings during a neurovascular assessment of the lower extremities would the nurse recognize as a priority to report to the health care provider?
A
Strong bilateral left leg post tibial pulse
B
Right foot capillary refill less than 2 seconds
C
Bilateral dorsal flexion
D
Pallor of the left leg
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pain. The most important indicator of neurovascular compromise is pain disproportionate to the injury.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following is most likely a component of the neurovascular assessment of a patient? Paresthesia is often the first sign of an impending problem described as the “pins-and-needles” sensation that may include numbness or tingling as a result of inadequate circulation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Paraesthesia is a technical term used to reflect a perception of abnormal sensation, including feelings of pins and needles, tingling, pricking or a feeling as if ants are crawling over/under the skin and patients should be encouraged to fully describe what they are feeling.

Detailed explanation-4: -A nurse giving instructions to a patient who will be using stairs while ambulating with crutches will instruct the patient: Bring the good leg up first when going up stairs."

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