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The nurse reminds the adolescent boy with Ewing's sarcoma that he is prohibited from vigorous weight-bearing activities during treatment with radiation to reduce the risk of a(n) _______________ fracture.
 
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The nurse explains that Bryant's traction is reserved for children who weigh less than _____ pounds.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

pathological

The bone has lost its integrity because of the cancer and radiation. Excessive or vigorous weight bearing can cause a pathological fracture of the compromised bone.

Answer to Question 2

30

Bryant's traction is a skin traction used in the treatment of orthopedic disorders of young children who weigh less than 30 pounds. Greater weight would cause excessive counterbalance and injury to soft tissues.


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