Which client injury would the nurse expect to heal the most rapidly?
1. Fractured nose
2. Fractured tibia
3. Torn medial meniscus in the knee
4. Severely sprained wrist
Answer: 2
Bone tissue heals very quickly because of the process of self-healing also known as union. It is characterized by the following stages: fracture hematoma, granulation tissue, callus formation, ossification, consolidation, and remodeling. Injuries to cartilage, tendons, and ligaments are slower to heal because of decreased vascularity and circulation in these tissues. (Ignatavicius, Workman, 7 ed., p. 1144-1145.)