Which home care instructions would the nurse provide a patient whose ulnar fracture was treated with an external fixator device?
1. "Notify your health care provider if the pin sites become painful.".
2. "Adjust the tension on the pins if they feel too tight.".
3. "You may resume tub bathing after your pins have been in place for 5 days.".
4. "Try to avoid using the affected arm.".
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Rationale 1: New pain at the pin sites may indicate infection.
Rationale 2: The patient is not directed to adjust tension on the pins.
Rationale 3: Bathing (soaking in water) in a tub will not be permitted due to the chance of infection through pin sites.
Rationale 4: An external fixator is meant to increase the patient's independence while maintaining immobilization.
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