Practice Quiz

NCLEX-PN

Category - Physiological Adaptation

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day
A nurse is caring for an elderly client who is admitted following a fall. Which of the following observations suggests that the client has sustained a fracture involving the left hip?
  1. The left leg is longer than the right leg
  2. The left leg is in abduction
  3. The left leg is externally rotated
  4. The client complains of left hip pain
Explanation
Answer: C - A left leg in external rotation is an indicator of left hip fracture. Options A indicates a right hip fracture. Option D is a non-specific symptom.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details
Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz