Which of the following is a characteristic sign of a shoulder dislocation?
Increased range of motion
Square shoulder appearance
Uniform swelling of the entire arm
Crepitus on palpation
The correct answer is 'Square shoulder appearance.' In a shoulder dislocation, the normal rounded contour of the shoulder is lost, and the shoulder appears squared off or flattened. This is due to the displacement of the humeral head from the glenoid fossa. The other options, while they may be present in various injuries, are not specific or characteristic signs of a shoulder dislocation. Understanding this distinctive appearance is crucial for emergency nurses to quickly identify potential dislocations and initiate appropriate care.
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