A patient whose recovery from a fracture has been very slow is prescribed a treatment that will increase the migration of osteoblasts and osteoclasts to the fracture site. For which treatment should the nurse instruct this patient?
1. open reduction and manipulation
2. open visualization and debridement
3. electrical bone stimulation
4. fracture assimilation
Correct Answer: 3
Electrical bone stimulation, in which an electrical current is applied at the fracture site, increases the migration of osteoblasts and osteoclasts to the site. Surgical intervention will not increase the migration of osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
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