A patient is prescribed low-intensity ultrasound treatments for a very slow healing fracture of the right lower leg.What instructions does the nurse give this patient related to the treatment?
a) Test for pregnancy before the therapy and use birth control until treatment is complete.
b) the treatment is experimental, but there are no known adverse effects.
c) The device is implanted directly into the fracture site and there is no external apparatus.
d) Expect to dedicate approximately 20 minutes a day for one treatment.
Answer: d) Expect to dedicate approximately 20 minutes a day for one treatment.
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