A patient is diagnosed with a compound fracture and is scheduled for immediate surgery. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate in the immediate postoperative period?

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After surgery, a patient with a compound fracture is at risk for infection due to the open wound and exposure to bacteria during surgery. This is the priority nursing diagnosis to monitor and prevent complications. While impaired transfer ability, risk for post-trauma syndrome, and risk for falls may also be applicable, they are not the most immediate concerns in the postoperative period.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Compound Fracture and Is