ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
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A client is brought to the emergency department by ambulance after stepping in a hole and falling. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the right leg is shorter than the left leg the right hip is noticeably deformed and acute pain is noted. Imaging does not reveal a fracture. What is the most likely explanation for this client's signs and symptoms?
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Rationale: Right hip dislocation causes the femoral head to be displaced from the acetabulum, leading to leg shortening, deformity, and acute pain without a fracture, as seen in this client.
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