When assessing a conscious child involved in a motor vehicle crash with a seemingly isolated femur fracture, what should the nurse consider?
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Correct answer: High-energy mechanism may indicate multi-system injury
High-energy trauma in children may indicate broader multi-system injuries despite an isolated fracture.
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