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Surgery should not be delayed as there is a risk of infection

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What type of injury involves an open wound where the bone has torn through the skin?

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When a patient has a mastectomy venipuncture should be avoided on the affective side because the?

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For an open fracture of the upper arm you should NOT?

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Where do you apply pressure to an open fracture?

directly to the fracture


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