Question

Distal Radius and Ulnar Fracture (Buckle)

Billy is a 10-year-old boy with an obvious deformity to his right forearm. Billy fell on his arm while playing soccer 15 minutes before admission.

Subjective Data

Billy complains of pain in his right forearm.

He states that he is able to feel sensation in his right hand.

He denies any numbness or tingling in his upper right extremity.

Objective Data

Vital signs: temp, 36.8º C; pulse, 110 bpm; resp, 28 breaths/min; blood pressure, 122/60 mm Hg

Right radial pulses: strong to palpation

Capillary refill to right hand: brisk <2 seconds

Last oral intake of food and/or fluids: 8 hours ago

Questions:

1. Billy is at risk for what      complications from this fracture?
2. What measures might have      helped prevent this injury?
3. What actions should the      nurse take in this clinical situation? Prioritize the actions.

Answer 1

1)Decreased Motion: restricted motion is common once the treatment of forearm fractures. ...
Non-Healing Fracture: The bones of the forearm will have inadequate healing resulting in persistent pain. ...
Infection: Infection will occur once any surgery.

2) physiotherapy is best bar

3)The majority of hairline fractures can heal by themselves if the person refrains from activities that place a strain on the affected space. For the primary twenty four to forty eight hours, someone will facilitate the healing method by elevating the affected space and applying ice wherever doable