Billy is a 10-year-old boy with an obvious deformity to his right forearm. Billy fell on his arm while playing soccer 15 minutes prior to admission.
Subjective Data
Complains of pain to his right forearm
States he can feel sensation to his right hand
Denies any numbness or tingling to his upper right extremity
Objective Data
Vital signs: temperature, 36.8° C; pulse, 110 bpm; respirations, 28 breaths/min; blood pressure, 122/60 mm Hg
Right radial pulse is strong to palpation
Capillary refill to right hand is brisk at <2 sec
Last oral intake 8 hours ago
Questions:
1. Billy is at risk of what complications from a fracture?
2. What measures might have helped prevent this injury?
3. What should the nurse do in this clinical situation? Prioritize actions. Instructions
