Treating an open fracture differs from other fractures most significantly due to ________.
A) risk of infection
B) nerve damage
C) the severity of open fractures
D) potential nerve damage
E) None of the answers are correct.

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Open fractures involve a break in the skin, which increases the risk of infection. Treatment of open fractures requires immediate antibiotic therapy and careful wound management to reduce this risk.

Treating an Open Fracture Differs from Other Fractures Most Significantly