The client presents to the emergency department with fever, chills, restlessness, and limited movement of a fractured jaw. The nurse interprets these findings as indicating which of the following complications?

The client presents to the emergency department with fever, chills, restlessness, and limited movement of a fractured jaw. The nurse interprets these findings as indicating which of the following complications? 


a) Osteomyelitis
b) Avascular necrosis
c) Fat embolism
d) Compartment syndrome


Answer: a) Osteomyelitis 


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