Use this scenario to answer the following 3 questions.   Mrs…

Use this scenario to answer the following 3 questions.   Mrs. G 38 year old woman Tripped and fell at son’s soccer game, landed on wrist Past Medical History: No Known Allergies 2 uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries Social History: Married, husband travels often for work 2 children: 4 years old and 18 months Patient verbalizes limited support, family lives far away Patient is an RN in an OR nearby Presents to ED: Pain 8/10, crying intermittently Bruising and edema to Right wrist, deformity noted, wrist at odd angle X-ray obtained Dx: Right Distal Radius Fracture Plan: Cast on wrist for 8 weeks, no lifting more than 1 lb for 6 weeks