A patient's recovering from surgery to repair a fractured right femur asks what the diaphysis is. How should the nurse respond?
A. "Short bones like the femur are cuboid, spongy bone that in medical terms are called the diaphysis."
B. "Flat bones like the femur are disc-shaped and, in medical terms, 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 called the diaphysis."
Answer: D
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