A patient presents to the emergency department following a motor vehicle crash and suffers a right femur fracture. The leg is stabilized in a full leg cast. Otherwise, the patient has no other major injuries, is in good health, and reports only moderate discomfort. Which is the most pertinent nursing diagnosis the nurse will include in the plan of care?

A) Posttrauma syndrome
B) Constipation
C) Acute pain
D) Anxiety

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Sarani Bhaumik · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Based on the assessment data provided, the only supportive evidence for one of the diagnosis options is Reports only moderate discomfort, which would support Acute pain. No supportive evidence is provided for any of the other diagnoses. The patient may indeed develop signs or symptoms of the other problems, but supportive data are presently lacking in the provided information.

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