The nurse is discussing fractures seen in children with a group of caregivers. One of the caregiver's states, "I have heard that if a bone breaks it can cause permanent damage and stop the growth of the bone." This statement is accurate if the break occurs in which of the following?

The nurse is discussing fractures seen in children with a group of caregivers. One of the caregiver's states, "I have heard that if a bone breaks it can cause permanent damage and stop the growth of the bone." This statement is accurate if the break occurs in which of the following?



a) Xiphoid process
b) Joint
c) Humerus
d) Epiphyseal plate


Answer: d)Epiphyseal plate


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