An 8-year-old patient has a new cast for a hairline fracture of the radius. The child asks a nurse, "How long do I have to wear this?" The nurse's best response would be:
1. "It depends how fast your bones grow back together."
2. "The doctor will be able to tell you all about it before you leave."
3. "Don't worry. Before you know it, you'll be playing soccer again."
4. "Most broken bones take at least 4 weeks to heal all the way."
ANS: 4
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