Asked by Kiana Govia on Apr 23, 2024
Jamal fell on the playground and was brought to the medical office complaining of pain in his wrist. X-rays are negative for a fracture. In this case a(n) ________ will be applied to the wrist to provide support without rigid immobilization.
Splint
A device used to immobilize and protect a body part.
Immobilization
The act of rendering a part of the body motionless, often through the use of casts or splints, to allow for healing or prevention of further injury.
- Perceive symptoms and initiate the required immediate response for specific health problems.
- Acknowledge the categories of emergency devices and their operation in clinical settings.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive symptoms and initiate the required immediate response for specific health problems.
- Acknowledge the categories of emergency devices and their operation in clinical settings.
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