The patient has been in skeletal traction for external fixation of his femur for 2 days.Suddenly, he calls the nurse complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath.The nurse notes that the patient appears anxious, and that his pulse and respirations are elevated.She should do which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Massage the lower extremity
B) Elevate the head of the bed
C) Administer oxygen
D) Notify the physician
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Q9: According to the National Association of Orthopaedic
Q10: The patient is in traction and is
Q11: In planning nursing care, the nurse knows
Q12: Skeletal traction is implemented primarily for: (Select
Q13: For cast removal, which of the following
Q15: For a patient in traction who has
Q16: For a patient with a fractured femur,
Q17: An appropriate technique for the nurse to
Q18: When teaching cast care, the nurse instructs
Q19: The patient is brought into the emergency
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