Posted: November 14th, 2017

When developing a nursing care plan for a client with a fractured right tibia, the nurse includes in the plan of care independent nursing interventions, including:

When developing a nursing care plan for a client with a fractured right tibia, the nurse includes in the plan of care independent nursing interventions, including:

A. Apply a cold pack to the tibia.
B. Elevate the leg 5 inches above the heart.
C. Perform range of motion to right leg every 4 hours.
D. Administer aspirin 325 mg every 4 hours as needed.