A Client's Fracture Was Reduced by Surgically Exposing the Bone

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client's fracture was reduced by surgically exposing the bone and realigning it. The nurse identifies this as which of the following?

• A) Buck's traction
• B) Skeletal traction
• C) Internal fixation
• D) Open reduction

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