Question

I need help with strategies, techniques, & approaches to critical thinking 2-21 patient with Hip fracture Nursing interventions: priority # and rationale

Answer 1

Nursing interventions for hip fracture

S.NO	NURSING INTERVENTIONS	RATIONALE
	PAIN
1.	Immobilize the affected limb (Traction or cast may be used)	Prevents joint displacement and relieves pain
2.	Elevate the affected limb and support	Reduces edema and promotes venous return
3.	Assess pain characteristics and identify pain score	Helps to plan measures to reduce pain
4.	Give medications to reduce pain before activities	To reduce pain and improve activities
5.	Administer narcotics or analgesics as per order	To reduce pain
6.	Teach about non pharmacological pain management	To divert mind and reduce pain
	IMPAIRED PHYSICAL MOBILITY
1.	Assess patient’s ability to move the limb	Mobility will be restricted
2.	Provide comfortable position and position the affected limb as per order	To promote comfort
3.	Help client to do Range of motion exercise to all other joints	To improve circulation and reduce effects of immobility
4.	Assist in meeting self care activities	To meet self care needs
	NUTRITION
1.	Assess nutritional needs and nutritional status	To plan diet
2.	Give high protein and calcium rich diet	To promote healing
	KNOWLEDGE DEFICIT
1.	Educate about the disease condition and plan of care	To meet learning needs
2.	Teach about surgery, pre and post operative care	To promote compliance