In discussing the long-term effects of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, the nurse would include the information that:

a. There are no long-term effects
b. The disease is likely to recur
c. Deformity of the femoral head may result in arthritis
d. There is a risk of osteogenic sarcoma in adulthood


C
Deformity of the femoral head can cause problems such as arthritis in later life.

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