A 7-Year-Old Has Just Had a Cast Applied for a Fractured

question 11

Multiple Choice

A 7-year-old has just had a cast applied for a fractured arm with the wrist and elbow immobilized. Which of the following should be included in the home care instructions?

• A)Swelling of the fingers is to be expected.Notify a health professional if it persists more than 48 hours.
• B)The shoulder should be kept as immobile as possible to avoid pain.
• C)No restrictions of activity are indicated.
• D)Elevate casted arm when both upright and resting.

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Definitions:

Elastic Demand

A situation where the demand for a good or service greatly changes in response to changes in price.

Direct Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a seller charges different prices to different customers for the same product or service, based on their willingness to pay.

Inelastic Demand

A situation in which demand for a good or service is barely affected by changes in price.

Elastic Demand

When consumer demand for a product significantly rises or falls following a small change in its price.