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8. Compare and contrast 5 examples nursing care for open versus closed fractures and their potential complications.
9. How can nurses utilize clinical judgment to provide emergency care for the patient with an extremity fracture?
10. How can nurses Interpret findings from a focused neurovascular assessment for patients experiencing fractures or amputations? Give 3 examples
11. Delineate 5 safe, evidence-based nursing care needed to maintain casts for patients with fractures.
12. What can be the nursing care needed to maintain traction and external fixation for patients with fractures?
13. Develop an evidence-based postoperative plan of care for a patient after hip fracture repair.
14. How can nurses outline emergency care for people who experience a traumatic amputation.
15. How can nurse's differentiate the patient-centered care needed to manage complex regional pain syndrome and phantom limb pain.

Answer 1

1. Nursing care for Open fracture and closed: -

.cover the wound over the fracture for open fracture ,while no wound to cover for closed fracture

. Splint fracture without disturbing wound for open fracture, while immobilizing closed fracture with cast

.moist dressing over bone end to prevent drying for open fracture , dry cast for closed fracture  

. Assist surgeon in debridement of wound and provide rest while providing exercises and assistive devices.
2. Potential complications for open fracture: -

.Infection

. Difficult healing and non union

.compartment syndrome

3.Potential complications for closed fracture: -

.delayed union

. Malunion

.nonunion

Joint stiffness, contractures