Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
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The orthopedic nurse should be particularly alert for a fat embolus in which of the following clients having the greatest risk for this complication after a fracture?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Fat embolus is most common in long bone fractures, especially the femur, and in young adults. A 21-year-old with a femur fracture (C) is at highest risk. Fibula (A), wrist (B), and arm (D) fractures have lower risk.