Which home care instructions would the nurse provide a patient whose ulnar fracture was treated with an external fixator device?
A) "Notify your health care provider if the pin sites become painful."
B) "Adjust the tension on the pins if they feel too tight."
C) "You may resume tub bathing after your pins have been in place for 5 days."
D) "Try to avoid using the affected arm."
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