A patient who sustained a simple fracture of the left fibula 7 days earlier asks in what stage of bone healing he might be.What stage of healing should the nurse relay to the patient?

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At 7 days after the fracture, the patient is likely in the callus formation stage of bone healing. This stage occurs between 5 and 21 days after the fracture and is characterized by the formation of a soft callus made up of cartilage and fibrous tissue. This callus eventually becomes mineralized and calcified, leading to the formation of hard callus and eventual bridging of the fracture site.

A Patient Who Sustained a Simple Fracture of the Left