Which of the following is true of an acute fractured femur?

A. It usually causes a shortened thigh.
B. In sports, it usually occurs at the bone ends.
C. It usually does not cause shock, and the patient remains lucid.
D. It is usually not accompanied by bone displacement.

Answer: A

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