Which of the following is NOT a symptom of fractures?

• A. Pain and tenderness at the site
• B. Fever
• C. Deformity
• D. Swelling and discoloration

Answer: (B)

Fever is not a typical symptom associated with fractures. Common symptoms of fractures include pain and tenderness at the site of the injury, noticeable deformity of the affected area, and swelling with possible discoloration surrounding the fracture.

When a bone is fractured, the immediate response of the body is localized pain due to the injury and inflammation, leading to swelling. The possible deformity occurs because the bone may be displaced or misaligned due to the fracture. Discoloration might result from bruising in the surrounding tissues. In contrast, fever is generally associated with infections or systemic illness rather than a fracture itself. Thus, while fever can indicate other health issues, it does not directly pertain to the physical symptoms caused by a fracture.