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salantis [7]
2 years ago
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A client who has suffered a compound fracture is preparing for discharge to home. During the teaching session, the client asks w

hy he needs antibiotics for a broken bone. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate
Medicine
1 answer:
Deffense [45]2 years ago
3 0

Antibiotics are currently used during fracture healing for prevention or treatment of infection

While other antibiotics are less well understood, quinolones are well known for delaying the healing of fractures. The most often used medication for antibiotic prophylaxis is cefazolin, however cefuroxime is also utilised in many centres.

<h3>What is Compound fracture ?</h3>

A complex fracture or open fracture is a fracture with skin that has broken. Complete and partial fractures: A partial fracture is an imperfect break. A full fracture separates the bone into its component parts.

  • Compared to uncomplicated fractures, compound fractures are more dangerous. They might hurt more, call for more care, and take longer to recover. The majority of compound fractures require surgical intervention during therapy, where the medical professionals will fix the bone fracture.

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