When a Patient Asks How Bad the Injuries Will Be

question 2

Multiple Choice

When a patient asks how bad the injuries will be from a spinal injury,what is the nurse's best response? It is difficult to know the full extent of the injury because of:

• A) Incomplete transection of the spinal cord
• B) Swelling within the spinal cord
• C) Necrosis of the spinal cord
• D) Free radical injury and scarring of the glial cells

Understand the use and interpretation of genograms and eco-maps in family assessments.

Recognize the impact of individual behaviors and roles on family dynamics and goals.

Identify the functions and structures of families within societal and cultural contexts.

Analyze communication patterns within families and their importance in family functioning.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The regulation of internal conditions within cells or organisms to maintain a stable, constant environment.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Relay Station

A site or mechanism in the body or in a communication system for passing signals or messages from one part or member to another.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, directing sensory signals to the appropriate areas in the cortex.