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The Patient Was Brought to the Emergency Department with a Fracture

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The patient was brought to the emergency department with a fracture of his sternum in which the xiphoid process pierced his right lung. He had a ____ fracture.


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Cultural Beliefs

The shared ideas, values, and practices that characterize a group of people and influence their behaviors and perceptions.

Cultural Aspects of Pain

The influence of cultural background on individuals' perceptions, expressions, and management strategies of pain.

Self-Treatment

Actions taken by an individual to treat his or her own ailment without professional medical advice.

Over-the-Counter Medicines

Medications that can be purchased without a prescription, used to treat common medical conditions.

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