The nurse is caring for a client with a right femur fracture. The nurse would correctly identify the femur as which of the following bone types?
1. Short
2. Long
3. Flat
4. Irregular
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Rationale 1: Bones are classified according to shape and composition. Short bones include the carpals and tarsals.
Rationale 2: Bones are classified according to shape and composition. Long bones include the femur and humerus.
Rationale 3: Bones are classified according to shape and composition. Flat bones include the parietal skull bone and sternum.
Rationale 4: Bones are classified according to shape and composition. Irregular bonea include the vertebrae and hips.
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