The nurse is aware that a fracture of which type of bone may interfere with the protection of vital organs?
A) Long bones
B) Short bones
C) Flat bones
D) Irregular bones
Ans: C
Feedback: Flat bones, such as the sternum, provide vital organ protection. Fractures of the flat bones may lead to puncturing of the vital organs or may interfere with the protection of the vital organs.
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