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A Client Complains of Pain and Immobility of the Wrist

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A client complains of pain and immobility of the wrist. On assessment, the nurse finds decreased range of motion (ROM) , edema, and ecchymosis of the distal radius. The primary health-care provider recommends a neurovascular exam for confirmation. What does the nurse infer from these findings?


A) The client has a Smith fracture.
B) The client has a Colles fracture.
C) The client has a clavicle fracture.
D) The client has a green stick fracture.

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