Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a fractured tibia as a result of a fall. The client x-ray shows that the bone is splintered into several pieces around the shaft. The nurse should identify that the client has which of the following types of fractures?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A comminuted fracture involves the bone being broken into multiple pieces or fragments.