Milestone Chapter 51: Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma (Nursing School Test Banks) 1. A nurse assesses a client with a fracture who is being treated with skeletal traction. Which assessment should alert the nurse to urgently contact the health provider? a. Blood pressure increases to 130/86 mm Hg b. Traction weights are resting on the floor c. Oozing of clear fluid is noted at the pin site d. Capillary refill is less than 3 seconds ANS: B

Milestone Chapter 51: Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma (Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care College Test Bank) Milestone Chapter 51: Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma (Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care College Test Bank) MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse assesses a client with a fracture who is being treated with skeletal traction. Which assessment should alert the nurse to urgently contact the health provider? a. Blood pressure increases to 130/86 m...