A 7-year-old boy has been diagnosed with Legg Calve Perthes disease. The femoral head is noted to be in the necrosis state. During this phase, the nurse knows that the child will be:
1. In pain.
2. Asymptomatic.
3. Limping.
4. Unable to bear any weight on the leg.
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1. This stage is usually asymptomatic.
2. No symptoms are usually noted during this phase.
3. Limping occurs in the later stages of degeneration.
4. This is the furthest damage for the disease process, but not for this state.
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