A patient with a right lower leg fracture will be discharged home with an external fixation device in place. Which information will the nurse teach?
A) "Check and clean the pin insertion sites daily."
B) "Remove the external fixator for your shower."
C) "Remain on bed rest until bone healing is complete."
D) "Take prophylactic antibiotics until the fixator is removed."
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