In caring for a child with a compound fracture, the nurse should carefully assess for
a. Infection
b. Osteoarthritis
c. Epiphyseal disruption
d. Periosteum thickening
A
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A Because the skin has been broken, the child is at risk for organisms to enter the
wound.
B The incidence of osteoarthritis does not increase with a compound fracture.
C The chance of epiphyseal disruption is not increased with compound fracture.
D Periosteum thickening is part of the healing process and not a complication.
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