The Person's Right Femur Was Fractured and Repaired at the Diaphysis

The person's right femur was fractured and repaired at the diaphysis. When teaching, the person asks the nurse to explain the diaphysis. What is the nurse's best response? 1) _______

A) 'Short bones like the femur are cuboid, spongy bones are called the diaphysis.'
B) 'Flat bones like the femur are disc-shaped and are called the diaphysis.'
C) 'Irregular bones like the femur are plates of compact bone that are also called the diaphysis.'
D) 'Long bones like the femur have a mid-portion or shaft that is also called the diaphysis.'