Your patient is a seven-year-old male with a fracture of the proximal tibia. Which of the following is the most likely and serious complication of this injury?
A. Juvenile onset arthritis
B. Formation of a bone callus
C. Disruption of the epiphyseal plate
D. Fat embolism
Answer: C. Disruption of the epiphyseal plate
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a. amino acids b. carbohydrates c. vitamins d. fats
The energy transmitted into the body from the bullet's mass and velocity is known as:
A) the blast effect. B) transfer energy. C) potential energy. D) cavitation.
There are three levels of nursing care applicable to the nursery.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A physician's practice is a sole proprietorship professional corporation. Most patients are covered by group healthcare insurance provided by their employers (or their spouses' employers). Who is responsible for making sure that the insurance companies and patients have paid the proper amounts?
A. the patients B. the insurance companies C. the employee benefits offices D. the physician