The nurse is assessing a child with a possible fracture. Which of the following would the nurse identify as the most reliable indicator?

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Point tenderness is the most reliable indicator of a fracture. When a specific point on a bone is significantly more tender than surrounding areas, it suggests a localized injury such as a fracture. Other options, while potentially indicative of a fracture, are less specific and can be present in various injuries.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Child with a Possible Fracture