A Colles' Fracture Occurs in the Distal ________ by Falling

question 261

Short Answer

A Colles' fracture occurs in the distal ________ by falling on an outstretched hand.

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Definitions:

Nursing Care Measures

Actions and interventions carried out by nurses to ensure the well-being and recovery of patients, including monitoring, treatment administration, and support.

Dyspneic

Experiencing difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, a symptom that can be associated with various health conditions.

Hard of Hearing

A term used to describe individuals with partial hearing loss who may benefit from the use of hearing aids, but are not completely deaf.

Tracheostomy

Procedure whereby a surgical incision is made into the trachea and a short artificial airway (a tracheostomy tube) is inserted.