A client with a fractured clavicle is told that the bone will heal well if immobilized for the next 6 to 8 weeks, but there will be a large "bump" where the break occurred. This bump will be caused by:

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Albert Mckenzie

23 December, 17:52

A client with a fractured clavicle is told that the bone will heal well if immobilized for the next 6 to 8 weeks, but there will be a large "bump" where the break occurred. This bump will be caused by:

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Christian Boone · Answer 1

It is caused by the formation of a bone callus.

Explanation:

The bone callus is a cartilaginous and bony material which form a connecting bridge across a fracture when repairing is taking place.

Note that this bone callus is temporal because it will be reabsorbed once the bone has mended.