A nurse is taking care of a client with a displaced fracture. The nurse knows a displaced fracture is best described as?

A. A fracture in which the broken ends of the bone are out of alignment: Rationale: A displaced fracture means the bone fragments have shifted out of normal alignment, requiring realignment (reduction). B. A fracture in which the bone is completely broken into two or more pieces: Rationale: This describes a complete fracture, not necessarily displaced. The fragments could still be aligned. C. A fracture in which the bone breaks through the skin: Rationale: This is an open (compound) fracture, not necessarily displaced. D. A fracture in which the bone is partially cracked but still intact: Rationale: This describes a greenstick or incomplete fracture, commonly seen in children.