Q Ch. 5, pg 86 – Trauma M.H age 6 fell while running down stairs and hurt his wrist and elbow. His arm was scraped and bleeding slightly and the elbow became red, swollen and painful. Normal movement was possible, although painful. 1. Explain why the elbow is red and swollen . 2. Suggest several reasons why movement is painful. 3. State 2 reasons why healing may be slow in the scraped area on the arm, and identify 2 factors that encourage healing in this boy.
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