An older patient with a lower leg fracture is having difficulty performing the weight-bearing exercises. Based on the fracture pathophysiology and the patient's abilities, which condition could the patient develop?
a) Osteomyelitis
b) Internal derangement
c)Neuroma
d) Pulmonary embolism
Answer: d) Pulmonary embolism
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A patient with a desire to stop smoking asks a nurse about nicotine chewing gum (Nicorette). The patient currently smokes 30 cigarettes per day. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
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