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Open fractures (ouch!)

An open fracture is one in which damage also involves the skin and/or mucous membranes; also known as a compound fracture. Risks of open fractures include osteomyelitis, tetanus, and gas gangrene. Primary nursing objectives include: preventing infection of wound, tissue, and bone and to promote healing; administering prescribed IV antibiotics and tetanus toxoid if indicated. … Continue reading Open fractures (ouch!)