HESI A2-EXIT 2023 NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS-20TH

The nurse admits a 7 year-old to the emergency room following a leg injury. X-rays show that there is a femur fracture near the epiphysis. The nurse should be aware that at this age, the injury MOST likely will



A)	Heal quickly because of thin periosteum



B)	Result in retarded bone growth



C)	Stimulate bone growth in the affected leg



D)	Show more rapid union than that of a younger child ANS: The correct answer is:

B) Result in ...