A patient whose recovery from a fracture has been very slow is prescribed a treatment that will increase the migration of osteoblasts and osteoclasts to the fracture site. For which treatment should the nurse instruct this patient?

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Electrical bone stimulation has been shown to increase the migration of osteoblasts and osteoclasts to the fracture site, thereby promoting bone healing. A and B are surgical procedures that may be used to promote healing in specific cases, but do not necessarily increase cell migration. D is not a recognized medical term or treatment option.

A Patient Whose Recovery from a Fracture Has Been Very