Practice Question
The nurse is evaluating the pin sites of a client in skeletal traction. The nurse would be least concerned with which finding?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Clear, serous drainage
Rationale:
🟡 Clear, serous drainage is an expected finding in the early stages after pin insertion for skeletal traction and does not indicate infection.
🟡 Mild inflammation and minimal serous drainage are normal as the tissue adjusts to the pin.
🟡 Purulent drainage, increasing pain, or redness are abnormal and suggest possible infection, requiring immediate intervention.
🟡 Ongoing assessment is essential to prevent osteomyelitis or other severe complications.
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A. Keep your legs higher than your chest whenever you can."
B. Try to lie as still as possible for the first few days."
C. Make sure you don't bring your knees close together or cross your legs."
D. Try to avoid bending your knees until next week."
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Answer Choices:
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B. Avascular necrosis of bone
C. Fat embolism syndrome
D. Compartment syndrome
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Answer Choices:
A. "A foul smell from the cast is normal after the first few days."
B. "Cover the cast with a blanket until the cast dries:
C. "Use a clean object to scratch itches inside the cast."
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Answer Choices:
A. "l need to remember not to cross my legs. It's such a habit."
B. "I'll need to keep a pillow between my legs at night."
C. "The occupational therapist is showing me how to use a 'sock puller' to help me get dressed."
D. "l will need my husband to assist me in getting off the low toilet seat at home."
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Answer Choices:
A. Limiting exposure to sunlight
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Chapter 42 Musculoskeletal Trauma N3661 EXAM 3 SPRING 2025
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- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
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