An older patient with a history of diabetes is experiencing poor healing of a fractured ankle. The nurse recognizes that which factors contribute to the delay in bone healing?
Select all that apply.
1. immobilization
2. advanced age
3. diabetes
4. moderate activity level prior to injury
5. presence of foreign body at the fracture site
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 5
The factors that have influenced the delay in bone healing are the advanced age of the patient, the diagnosis of diabetes, and the presence of a foreign body at the fracture site. Immobilization and a moderate activity level before the fracture would be positive factors.
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