Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are 12 hr postoperative. The nurse should identify that the client who had which of the following procedures is at risk for developing fat embolism syndrome?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Fat embolism syndrome is a risk after long bone or pelvic fractures, like hip fixation, due to fat globules entering the bloodstream. Rotator cuff, thyroid, or ear surgeries carry minimal risk for this complication.