Todd Lawrence is an 8-year-old boy who has been hospitalized for treatment with skeletal traction after sustaining a com

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Todd Lawrence Is An 8 Year Old Boy Who Has Been Hospitalized For Treatment With Skeletal Traction After Sustaining A Com 1 (67.44 KiB) Viewed 44 times

Todd Lawrence is an 8-year-old boy who has been hospitalized for treatment with skeletal traction after sustaining a compound fracture of his left leg 8 days ago. During the night he developed a fever of 102.6°F (39.2°C). This morning his temperature is 101.8°F (38.8°C). The pin sites are red and inflamed and the upper leg area is tender to the touch. Todd is complaining of pain, rating it a 9 out of a possible 10 on a numerical pain rating scale. Laboratory tests reveal leukocytosis, an increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and positive blood cultures. 1. What data will you report to the provider? Provide rationales. 2. What is causing these symptoms in this patient? 3. What treatment would the nurse expect to be ordered? 4. Provide three interventions for the nurse to promote Todd's growth and development while he is immobilized in traction and receiving prescribed treatment.