How should the nurse respond when a patient with a fracture asks if the bone will return to its original strength?
A) "Yes, the bone should have its original strength within 6 to 8 weeks."
B) "No, the bone will never be as strong as before the fracture."
C) "Yes, the bone will become just as strong but it may take a few years."
D) "Yes, once your cast is removed, the bone will be back to its original strength."
C) "Yes, the bone will become just as strong but it may take a few years."
Explanation: A) In the remodeling phase of bone healing, woven bone produced in the reparative stage of bone healing, is replaced by highly organized lamellar bone. Lamellar bone is stronger and more compact with better blood circulation in comparison to woven bone. However, it may be several years before the bone returns to its original strength.
B) In the remodeling phase of bone healing, woven bone produced in the reparative stage of bone healing, is replaced by highly organized lamellar bone. Lamellar bone is stronger and more compact with better blood circulation in comparison to woven bone. However, it may be several years before the bone returns to its original strength.
C) In the remodeling phase of bone healing, woven bone produced in the reparative stage of bone healing, is replaced by highly organized lamellar bone. Lamellar bone is stronger and more compact with better blood circulation in comparison to woven bone. However, it may be several years before the bone returns to its original strength.
D) In the remodeling phase of bone healing, woven bone produced in the reparative stage of bone healing, is replaced by highly organized lamellar bone. Lamellar bone is stronger and more compact with better blood circulation in comparison to woven bone. However, it may be several years before the bone returns to its original strength.
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