The nurse is educating a patient and the family about different types of stabilization devices. Which statement by the patient indicates that the patient understands the benefit of using a halo fixation device instead of Gardner-Wells tongs?
A) "I will have less pain if I use the halo device."
B) "The halo device will allow me to get out of bed."
C) "I am less likely to get an infection with the halo device."
D) "The halo device does not have to stay in place as long."
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