The nurse is caring for a client who has recently undergone open reduction with internal fixation of a hip fracture. Which of the following client data is the most concerning?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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The nurse is caring for a client who has recently undergone open reduction with internal fixation of a hip fracture.    Which of the following client data is the  most  concerning? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

A lump in the buttock

Answer

White blood cell (WBC) count of 9,000 cells/mm 3

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A temperature of 97.5 °F (36.4 °C)

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Edema and pain in the hip

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