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Managing Closed Fractures: 1) Instruct the patient regarding the proper ______ to control edema and pain (eg, elevate extremity to heart level, take analgesics as prescribed)
Managing Closed Fractures: 1) Instruct the patient regarding the proper ______ to control edema and pain (eg, elevate extremity to heart level, take analgesics as prescribed)
methods
Teach ______ to maintain the health of unaffected muscles and to strengthen muscles needed for transferring and for using assistive devices (eg, crutches, walker)
Teach ______ to maintain the health of unaffected muscles and to strengthen muscles needed for transferring and for using assistive devices (eg, crutches, walker)
exercises
Teach patients how to use assistive ______ safely
Teach patients how to use assistive ______ safely
devices
Arrange to help patients modify their home ______ as needed and to secure personal assistance if necessary
Arrange to help patients modify their home ______ as needed and to secure personal assistance if necessary
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Managing Open Fractures: 1) The objectives of management are to prevent ______ of the wound, soft tissue, and bone and to promote healing of bone and soft tissue. In an open fracture, there is the risk of osteomyelitis, tetanus, and gas gangrene
Managing Open Fractures: 1) The objectives of management are to prevent ______ of the wound, soft tissue, and bone and to promote healing of bone and soft tissue. In an open fracture, there is the risk of osteomyelitis, tetanus, and gas gangrene
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