A Patient Is Being Admitted After a Fall That Has

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient is being admitted after a fall that has caused a painful leg injury.In preparing to interview the patient for a health history,the nurse is initially concerned about which of the following?

• A)Having the family present to help answer questions.
• B)Establishing a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship.
• C)Ensuring the patient is free of hearing and vision barriers.
• D)Effectively managing the patient's pain.

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Definitions:

Supernatural Theories

Theories that see mental disorders as the result of supernatural forces, such as divine intervention, curses, demonic possession, and/or personal sins; mental disorders then can be cured through religious rituals, exorcisms, confessions, and/or death.

Psychological Theories

Concepts or models developed to understand the mind, behavior, and interpersonal relationships through various frameworks.

Social Status

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Gender Differences

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