NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Exam Questions Questions
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A two-year-old child has sustained an injury to the leg and refuses to walk. The nurse in the emergency department documents swelling of the lower affected leg. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the cause of the child's symptoms?
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Rationale: The child's refusal to walk, along with swelling of the lower leg, indicates a possible fracture, specifically of the tibia. Fractures can cause pain and swelling, leading to difficulty or refusal to bear weight on the affected limb.
Choice B, bruising of the gastrocnemius muscle, would not typically result in the child refusing to walk.
Choice C, a possible fracture of the radius, is less likely given the location of the swelling and the associated refusal to walk.
Choice D, stating no anatomic injury and attributing the child's behavior to wanting to be carried by the mother, is incorrect as the physical findings suggest a potential fracture that needs to be evaluated further.
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