Question

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which is the correct definition of an acute fracture?
a. a break in a bone from a quick, one - time injury.
b. a break that occurs from repeated stress to a bone over time.
c. a fracture that does not break through the skin; also called a closed fracture.
d. a fracture which breaks through the skin, causing a lot of bleeding and increasing the chances of infection.

Explanation:

An acute fracture is caused by a single - quick injury resulting in a bone break. Option B describes a stress fracture, option C is a description of a closed fracture, and option D is a description of an open fracture.

Answer:

A. A break in a bone from a quick, one - time injury.