A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who is going home with an external fixation device. Which of the following is an accurate guideline when teaching the patient and significant others the care related to its use?
A) Emphasize that sterile technique must be used to provide pin site care.
B) Reinforce the importance of keeping the affected body part elevated when sitting or lying down.
C) Teach the caregivers how to adjust the clamps on the fixator frame, if necessary.
D) Remind the patient that external fixator devices are in place for short periods of time and often require a cast to the part following removal.
B
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