Which Assessment Is of the Greatest Concern to a Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which assessment is of the greatest concern to a nurse when caring for a patient just admitted with a pelvic fracture?

• A) Pain level rating of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10
• B) No urinary output for 8 hours
• C) Evidence of bruising along the patient's hips and buttocks
• D) Complaints of the need for back care from resting in bed

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Definitions:

Behavioral Models

Theoretical frameworks used for understanding, predicting, and changing human behavior.

Aggressiveness

A behavior characterized by boldness or assertiveness, often with the intention of dominating a situation.

Strategy

A plan of action designed to achieve long-term or overall goals and objectives, often involving decision-making processes.

Theory X

A management concept that assumes employees are inherently lazy and need to be closely supervised and controlled.