In caring for a child with an open fracture,the nurse should carefully assess for
A) infection.
B) osteoarthritis.
C) epiphyseal disruption.
D) periosteum thickening.

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Because the skin has been broken,the child is at risk for organisms to enter the wound.The incidence of osteoarthritis does not increase with an open fracture.The chance of epiphyseal disruption is not increased with an open fracture.Periosteum thickening is part of the healing process and not a complication.

In Caring for a Child with an Open Fracture,the Nurse