NCLEX Practice Quiz: Complications of Fractured Right Femur July 7, 2015 By Rana Waqar Leave a Comment NCLEX Practice Quiz: Complications of Balanced Suspension Traction for Fractured Femur A 46-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with a fractured right femur. He is placed in balanced suspension traction with a Thomas splint and Pearson attachment. During the first 48 hours, the nurse should assess the client for which of the following complications? 1. Pulmonary embolism 2. Fat embolism 3. Avascular necrosis 4. Malunion Δ
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