Adult Health
1722: The client has had an external fixation on the left wrist for the past two weeks. Today, he noticed swelling, increased pain, fever, and reports purulent drainage from the pin sites. The client reports poor adherence to performing pin care at home. On exam, the client is febrile and has an oral temperature of 103.4° F (39.7° C). The left wrist is erythemic, swollen, and tender to the touch.
The nurse has reviewed the history and physical.
➢ For each potential intervention, click to specify whether the intervention is indicated or not indicated for the client.
- A. Obtain a prescription for an antibiotic
- B. Culture the pin sites
- C. Apply a pressure dressing over the pins
- D. Obtain a prescription for analgesia
- E. Position the client's wrist so it is extended
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