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.

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The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset since it was acquired, representing its decrease in value.

Gain on Sale

The profit earned from selling an asset for more than its book value or purchase price.