A PTA is treating a patient 4 days post ORIF surgery (open r…
A PTA is treating a patient 4 days post ORIF surgery (open reduction internal fixation) of the diaphysis of the femur. The patient has been doing well and the pain has been well controlled. Today the patient reports that the pain is much worse than yesterday, and that it just feels “different”. A chart review by the PTA indicates: no change in pain medication & last temperature reading was 101 F. The PTA notifies the PT about the change with a suspicion of possible:
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The nurse is discussing follow-up care with a client who is being discharged. The client and his family cross their arms and state angrily that the care team’s suggestions are not acceptable. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
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