For a client with a fractured femur,a nurse is alert to the possibility of a fat embolus.The nurse specifically watches for:

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Assess for indicators of hypoxemia,such as restlessness or agitation.Recognize early signs of fat embolism syndrome.
Signs of hypoxemia include tachypnea,not bradypnea.Signs of hypoxemia include tachycardia,not bradycardia.Calf pain would indicate a DVT,not a fat embolism.

For a Client with a Fractured Femur,a Nurse Is Alert