A Nurse Is Caring for a Veteran Who Has Suffered

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a veteran who has suffered a polytraumatic injury.Which would be the primary consideration for the nurse when working with this client?

• A)Use of an assistive device for ambulation may be necessary
• B)Diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder will be likely
• C)Physical and cognitive abilities to complete ADLs independently may be lacking
• D)A psychiatric referral will be needed.

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