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Care of the Patient with a Fractured Femur Nursing Diagnosis Nursing Diagnosis Interventions Interventions Positive Outcomes
PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II 24-Hour Low-Fat Diet Mr. George Cooms, a 54-year-old male, is visiting his family physician
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Fractured femur

Nursing diagnosis

Acute pain (femur) related to breakage in continuity of bone as evidenced by grimace ,verbalisation pain score

Nursing diagnosis

Impaired mobility related to fracture as evidenced by restricted mobilization

Intervention

  • Assess the pain level ,to plan appropriate nursing care
  • Administer analgesics as oer order relieve pain
  • Provide proper positioning to avoid further damage
  • Prepare for surgical intervention

Intervention

  • Assess the patient activity of daily living to plan for care
  • Provide a safe environment, to avoid any fall
  • Assess the injured site for any skin breakdown to prevent pressure sore
  • Provide foot support to prevent foot drop

Positive outcomes

  • The pain will decrease

Positive outcomes

  • The patient will mobilize

Negative outcomes

  • Risk for complications

Negative outcomes

  • Risk for contracture, bedsores

Evaluation

The patient has reduced pain

Evaluation

The patient is able to do activities of daily living

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