A nurse notes crepitation when performing range-of-motion exercises on a client with a fractured left humerus.Which action should the nurse take next?

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A grating sound heard when the affected part is moved is known as crepitation.This sound is created by bone fragments.Because bone fragments may be present,the nurse should immobilize the client's arm and tell the client not to move the arm.The grating sound does not indicate circulation impairment or infection.Steroids would not be indicated.

A Nurse Notes Crepitation When Performing Range-Of-Motion Exercises on a Client