A Patient Who Has Been Casted for a Fracture of the Left

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been casted for a fracture of the left ulna asks the nurse when the cast will come off. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that the cast will be removed when which physiologic parameter has been met?

• A) The remodeling phase of the bone healing process has been completed, allowing for application of mechanical stress.
• B) A cartilage collar can be clearly felt at the site of the original break.
• C) A specific amount of time has passed, predetermined by the severity of the break.
• D) The X-ray of the fractured bone shows that the ends are well joined.

---

Definitions:

European-Style

Referring to something, such as design, fashion, or cuisine, that is characteristic of or influenced by European traditions and cultures.

Gradual Emancipation

A legal process through which the emancipation of slaves was made to occur slowly over a period of time, rather than immediately.

Legislature Abolished

The disbandment or termination of a legislative body, which is an assembly with the authority to make, amend, and repeal laws.

Slavery

A socio-economic system in which individuals are owned by others, forced to work without pay, and considered legal property.