Cаse Study Questiоn 6 The nurse is cаring fоr а 23-year-оld client admitted to the medical-surgical unit following surgery for a compound fracture of the right tibia and fibula. Nurses’ Notes 0830: Admitted from Post Anesthesia Care Unit following surgery to repair an open fracture with internal fixation with application of a fiberglass cast. R lower extremity elevated. IV infusing as ordered. Client medicated for pain prior to transport. Vital Signs BP 110/72, HR 90, RR 29, Temp 99F (37.2C). Unable to assess pedal pulse on R lower extremity due to cast. Motion of toes limited by pain and cast. Will monitor for signs of acute complications. 0930: Client resting at this time. Will continue to monitor. 1100: Client reporting pain 10/10 in R lower extremity. Updated neurovascular checks. 1115: Vital Signs BP 82/44, HR 112, RR 22, Temp 99F (37.2C). Provider notified of client changes 1145: Cast removed at bedside, see updated flow sheet. 1245: Vital Signs BP 116/70, HR 88, RR 16, Temp 98.8 F(37.1C), pain 3/10. Neurovascular Flowsheet Right Lower Extremity Pain Score 0-10/10 Motion F = full L = limited N = none Sensation F = full P = partial N = none Capillary Refill B = brisk < 3 seconds S = sluggish > 3 seconds Color N = normal P = pale D = dusky C = cyanotic Warmth H = hot W = warm T = tepid C = cold Pulse 4+ bounding 3+ increased 2+ normal 1+ weak 0 absent UTA unable to assess Time: 0830 3/10 L F B N W UTA 0930 3/10 L F B N W UTA 1030 4/10 L F B N W UTA 1100 10/10 N N S P T UTA 1115 10/10 N N S P T UTA 1130 10/10 N N S D T UTA 1145 10/10 L N S P T 1+ 1245 3/10 L N S N C 0 Orders 0830: Admission Orders: Bedrest with right leg elevated on 2 pillows May use bedside commode with assistance, no weight bearing to R lower extremity Advance to Regular diet as tolerated VS and neurovascular checks every hour for 4 hours then every 4 hours. 1130: STAT Orders: Strict bedrest, maintain R leg at level of the heart Assist client to use bedpan; Monitor intake and output Keep client nothing by mouth until cleared Document height and weight Order cast cutting tray and compartment pressure measuring device to bedside Check Neurovascular status and vital signs every 15 minutes for 2 hours IV fluid bolus of 500 mL of normal saline over 30 minutes for blood pressure
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List 4 further PT physicаl exаminаtiоn cоmpоnents/tests and measures that should be performed within the Systems Review in order to help determine whether this patient is appropriate for initiation of PT treatment and/or whether a referral for further medical evaluation is required? Briefly explain how the results of these tests will assist in determining the appropriate course of action for this patient. (4 pts)
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