The nurse is providing care for an 11-year-old who suffered a growth plate injury of the left ulna after falling down on roller skates.After 4 weeks in a cast, which of the following would be used to evaluate therapy?

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An X-ray of the left arm would be the best choice to evaluate therapy because it would show the healing progress of the growth plate injury in the ulna. CT scans are typically used for more detailed imaging, but they are not necessary in this situation. An X-ray of the left leg would not provide helpful information because the injury was in the left arm.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for an 11-Year-Old Who Suffered