Mr. Rodriguez has sustained a closed fracture to his left fe…
Mr. Rodriguez has sustained a closed fracture to his left femur. He has been evaluated, a cast was applied to his leg, and he is now being sent home. The nurse provides discharge education to Mr. Rodriguez and his wife, and states that Mr. Rodriguez should return to the hospital if he begins to have difficulty breathing, if he notices that his heart rate has increased, or if he becomes restless or confused. The nurse is specifically educating the patient about which of the following complications?
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