A Distressed Family Member Asks About the Purpose of the Gardner-Wells

question 26

Multiple Choice

A distressed family member asks about the purpose of the Gardner-Wells tongs.Which is the most helpful explanation by the nurse regarding the action of Gardner-Wells tongs?

• A) Compress the cervical vertebrae.
• B) Immobilize the head.
• C) Allow the patient to be moved out of bed.
• D) Align the cervical vertebrae.

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Definitions:

Exhaustion Stage

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Stressor

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