A CST is working the night shift at a large urban trauma center and has just been advised by the charge nurse that a patient is inbound to the hospital with a possible Colles’ fracture. After X-rays have been taken, the patient will be transported from the Radiology Department to Preoperative Holding. Describe a Colles’ fracture. What are the surgical procedures that can be used to treat a Colles’ fracture? What equipment and supplies will the CST need to make sure are available in the OR?
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