A client had a left femur fracture repair with a cast applied which of these findings...
- A client had a left femur fracture repair with a cast applied which of these findings would be of immediate concern to the nurse?
- Pedal pulses are 1+bilaterally
- Left foot is cool and pale
- Capillary refill of less than 2 seconds
- Redness at the break site
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A client had a left femur fracture repair with a cast applied, his "left foot is cool and pale" is an immediate concern to the nurse.
Explanation - The patient had a left femur fracture that means there is a chance of some injury to the artery.
If the patient's Left foot is cool and pale, It is an indication of any arterial damage inside the injury site so, it is an immediate concern to the nurse.
Other options are wrong because of A. Pedal pulses are 1+bilaterally (It is in both leg but the injury only in left leg) C. Capillary refill of less than 2 seconds (It is a good sign) D. Redness at the break site ( it is common due to inflammatory reaction)
Answer - B. Left foot is cool and pale
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