PHYSIOLOGY
PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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Susan falls and fractures her hip. Which clinical manifestations of hip fracture should a nurse practicing in the ED expect? (SATA)
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External rotation
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Shortening.
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Internal rotation.
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Muscle spasms.
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Hyper flexion.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Inspection: Bruises, scars, lacerations, deformities, swelling, symmetry of the pelvis and lower limb (rotation, shortening). If patient is freely mobilising, assess patient stance, gait and walk for symmetry and heal-strike.
Detailed explanation-2: -The following are the most common symptoms of a hip fracture: Hip pain or pain that you can feel in your knee. Low back pain. Inability to stand or walk.
Detailed explanation-3: -1. Assess pain characteristics, location, intensity, and impact on function. A comprehensive pain assessment is critical in successfully identifying the effects of pain, appropriate treatment regimens, and if pain management is effective. 2.
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