Which intervention is important for preventing complications in a patient with a lower extremity fracture?

Early ambulation (walking) is important for preventing complications such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and muscle atrophy in patients with lower extremity fractures.

b. Bed rest for 24 hours: Prolonged bed rest can lead to complications such as muscle weakness, DVT, and pressure ulcers. Early ambulation is preferred to prevent these issues.
c. Avoidance of pain medication: Pain management is essential for patient comfort and mobility. Avoiding pain medication may hinder early ambulation and delay recovery.
d. Delayed wound dressing changes: Appropriate wound care is crucial for preventing infection and ensuring proper healing. Delayed wound dressing changes may increase the risk of infection.

Closed reduction is a non-surgical procedure used to manually realign the fractured bone to its normal position without making an incision. It is often followed by cast immobilization or other forms of stabilization.

a. To surgically realign the fractured bone: Surgical realignment is typically performed through open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), not closed reduction.
b. To stabilize the fracture with internal fixation: Internal fixation involves the use of screws, plates, or rods to stabilize fractures, and it is not part of the closed reduction procedure.
c. To immobilize the fractured bone with a cast: Immobilization with a cast may follow closed reduction, but it is not the primary goal of the reduction procedure itself.