A Patient Has a Fractured Wrist

question 62

Multiple Choice

A patient has a fractured wrist.The doctor has scheduled open reduction.This means that:

• A) Traction is used to bring the bone ends into alignment
• B) A cast is used to bring the bone ends into alignment
• C) The doctor will move the bone ends back into alignment
• D) The doctor will move the bones back into alignment during surgery

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Definitions:

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Loftus's 1978 Study

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