A 14-Year-Old Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with a Fracture

question 17

Multiple Choice

A 14-year-old is admitted to the emergency department with a fracture of the right humerus epiphyseal plate through the joint surface.What information does the nurse know regarding this type of fracture?

• A) It will create difficulty because the child is left handed.
• B) It will heal slowly because this is the weakest part of the bone.
• C) This type of fracture requires different management to prevent bone growth complications.
• D) This type of fracture necessitates complete immobilization of the shoulder for 4 to 6 weeks.

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