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Assessing and documenting fractures
Long-Term Care Nursing Advisor, June 28, 2008
Additional signs and symptoms to assess and document include the following:
- Resident is typically found on the floor, unable to get up or move the injured leg.
- Inability to stand or use the leg normally; occassionally, a resident with a fracture will be able to walk with difficulty, but most are unable to ambulate after a fall and hip fracture. A resident with a stress fracture may be able to walk with a limp.
- Pain or tenderness with palpation in the inguinal area will cause pain.
- Loss of function.
This week's tip is from Clinical Documentation: An Essential Guide for Long-Term Care Nurses.
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