NCLEX RN Exam Practice Practice Question

A client with a fractured femur is placed in skeletal traction. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following complications?

Correct Answer: B,D

Rationale: Skeletal traction increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis due to immobility and infection at pin sites due to skin penetration.

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