The nurse is concerned about the fracture across the epiphyseal plate of a 9-year-old child because such a fracture could:
a. Interfere with bone growth
b. Progress into osteomyelitis
c. Cause a mis-union of the bone ends
d. Lead to a long recovery period
A
Fractures that disturb the epiphyseal plate can affect bone growth.
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