A patient with a fractured femur has pins inserted through the skin with a rod holding the pins in place. The nurse documents that the patient has had which type of procedure?
A) External fixation
B) Internal fixation
C) Closed reduction
D) Open reduction
A) External fixation
Explanation: A) A surgical procedure used for direct healing includes external fixation, or the application of a device placed over and attached to the bone through external pins. These pins are placed above and below the fracture line to stabilize the fracture.
B) Internal fixation is the term used to describe another surgical procedure called an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). With this procedure the bone is realigned or reduced and held into place with nails, screws, plates, or pins.
C) Closed reduction occurs when the bone is repositioned externally. After the bone and fragments are realigned, the bone is stabilized through the use of traction or a cast.
D) Internal fixation is the term used to describe a procedure called an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). With this procedure the bone is realigned or reduced and held into place with nails, screws, plates, or pins.
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