Question

A 3-year-old on the pediatric floor of shadow general hospital is diagnosed with a confirmed leg fracture. from which source would you gather their health history?

Answer 1

Fractures are common injury during childhood with 8 to 12 percent. For toddlers like of a 3 years old femur fractures usually comes from a low energy fall. The doctor after an x-ray puts the affected leg in a Spica cast. In order to obtain history of what happened prior and during the injury, it would be better to ask the parents first especially if they are present during the incident. Afterwards, if they are not present those who witnessed the incident can be asked like if a teacher was present she can attest to what really happened.