A Patient with Lower-Leg Fractures Has an External Fixation Device

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient with lower-leg fractures has an external fixation device in place and is scheduled for discharge. Which information will the nurse include in the discharge teaching?

• A) "You will need to remain on bed rest until bone healing is complete."
• B) "The external fixator can be removed during the bath or shower."
• C) "Prophylactic antibiotics are needed until the external fixator is removed."
• D) "You will need to assess and clean the pin insertion sites daily."

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