A 12 year-old boy fell while playing basketball. The physician explained that the head (epiphysis) of the femur was separated from the shaft (diaphysis). Although the bone was properly set, by the time the boy was 16 it was apparent that the injured lower limb was shorter than the normal one. Explain why this difference occurred.

Anurse is assessing a client who is receiving oxytocin via continuous iv infusion for labor augmentation. the nurse notes six contractions in a 10 min period with a non-reassuring fhr. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. discontinue the oxytocin iv infusion. b. turn the client to her left side. c. administer terbutaline 0.25 mg subcutaneously. d. apply oxygen at 10 l/min via face mask.