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An Elderly Patient Has a Broken Femur That Is Healing

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An elderly patient has a broken femur that is healing very slowly. A young resident suggests using a devicethat will create an electrical field in the area of the fracture to help speed the healing process. Why might this possibly help?


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Low-Income Families

Households earning significantly less than the median income, often facing financial challenges in meeting basic needs.

Single-Parent Families

Households headed by one adult, typically raising one or more children without the presence of a second parent.

College Graduate

An individual who has successfully completed a course of study at a college or university, earning an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Income Inequality

The unequal distribution of income among the participants of an economy.

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