A 10 year old sustained a fracture in the epiphyseal plate of the right fibula when falling from a tree.When discussing this injury with the child's parents,the nurse should consider which statement?
A) Healing is usually delayed in this type of fracture.
B) Growth can be affected by 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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Detection of epiphyseal injuries is sometimes difficult,but fractures involving the epiphysis or epiphyseal plate present special problems in determining whether bone growth will be affected.Healing of epiphyseal injuries is usually prompt.The epiphysis is the weakest point of the long bones.This is a frequent site of damage during trauma.

A 10 Year Old Sustained a Fracture in the Epiphyseal