Posted: February 27th, 2018

A client suffered from a lower leg injury and seeks treatment in the emergency room. There is a prominent deformity to the lower aspect of the leg, and the injured leg appears shorter than the other leg. The affected leg is painful, swollen and beginning to become ecchymotic. The nurse interprets that the client is experiencing: 5 Amazing Facts

A client suffered from a lower leg injury and seeks treatment in the emergency room.

There is a prominent deformity to the lower aspect of the leg, and the injured leg appears shorter than the other leg. The affected leg is painful, swollen and beginning to become ecchymotic. The nurse interprets that the client is experiencing:

A. Fracture
B. Strain
C. Sprain
D. Contusion