You are summoned to the aid of a 45-year-old male who was hunting and fell from a tree stand. when you arrive, he is experiencing severe pain in his lower right thigh. on examination, you find that an area about three inches above his right knee has an open wound about one inch in diameter that is bleeding minimally. there are no exposed bones, but you palpate crepitus and see swelling that makes you suspect bone fracture. you would you classify this as a(n):

open fracture

Explanation:

Based on the information provided in regards to the situation at hand it can be said that you would classify this as an open fracture. This term refers to a bone fracture where there is an open wound near the fractured bone. Usually in this type of fracture the bone does not protrude through the fracture but can be seen when the wound is opened. Like what is going on in this situation.

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