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Kristin, Age 10 Years, Sustained a Fracture in the Epiphyseal

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Kristin, age 10 years, sustained a fracture in the epiphyseal plate of her right fibula when she fell out of a tree. When discussing this injury with her parents, the nurse should consider which of the following?


A) Healing is usually delayed in this type of fracture.
B) Bone growth can be affected with this type of fracture.
C) This is an unusual fracture site in young children.
D) This type of fracture is inconsistent with a fall.

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