A 14-year-old is admitted to the emergency department with a fracture of the right humerus epiphyseal plate through the joint surface.What information does the nurse know regarding this type of fracture?
A) It will create difficulty because the child is left handed.
B) It will heal slowly because this is the weakest part of the bone.
C) This type of fracture requires different management to prevent bone growth complications.
D) This type of fracture necessitates complete immobilization of the shoulder for 4 to 6 weeks.
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