59. Upon a client's admission for extracapsular fracture of the left femur, how should a nurse expect the extremity to appear?
59. Upon a client's admission for extracapsular fracture of the left femur, how should a nurse expect the extremity to appear?
. Shorter than the other leg.
. Internally rotated.
. Blanched over the fracture site.
. To have footdrop.
Test-Taking Tip
Visualize the options to help decide between two choices.
Content Area: Adult Health, Musculoskeletal; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Assessment; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Physiological Adaptation/Alterations in Body Systems
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Answer 1 is correct because the affected leg will be shorter and externally rotated. "Extracapsular" means "outside the capsule." Answer 2 is incorrect because the leg will be externally rotated. Answer 3 is incorrect because blanching would most likely be seen with dislocation. Answer 4 is incorrect because footdrop would be likely with muscular weakness or neurological impairment.