The nursing instructor is discussing dislocations and subluxations with the beginning nursing students
Why would the instructor tell the students that dislocation and subluxations are medical emergencies and need to be reduced immediately?
A) The longer the joint is misplaced, the harder it is to get it back in place
B) Because the pain is so bad
C) The longer the joint is misplaced, the more difficult it is to apply splints to immobilize the extremity
D) Avascular necrosis may develop
Ans: D
Feedback: If a dislocation or subluxation is not reduced immediately, avascular necrosis (AVN) may develop.
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