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.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
splint
A splint is an appliance used for conditions that do not require rigid immobilization.
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a. Pediatrics b. Psychiatry c. Nuclear medicine d. Pathology
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True or false (circle one). The mandible is the largest and most mobile bone in the head
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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