Which of the following patients would the nurse expect to find woven bone scaffolding in place to facilitate healing? Select all that apply.
A) A 14-year-old patient recovering from a head injury following a diving accident
B) A 22-year-old patient recovering from an auto accident where he incurred a fracture of his femur
C) An 85-year-old nursing home patient who is undergoing rehabilitation therapy for the arthritis in his knee
D) A 55-year-old prostate cancer patient undergoing radiation therapy for bone metastasis

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Woven bone, often referred to as bundle bone, is deposited more rapidly than lamellar bone. It is of low tensile strength, serving as temporary scaffolding for support. It is found in developing fetus, in areas surrounding tumors and infections, and as part of a healing fracture.

Which of the Following Patients Would the Nurse Expect to Find