A Client Is Being Discharged from the Emergency Department After

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client is being discharged from the Emergency Department after being diagnosed with a sprained ankle. Which client statement indicates the client understands the discharge teaching?

• A) "I'll start with ice for the first couple of hours and then apply heat."
• B) "I need to stay off my ankle for at least the next 3 to 4 weeks."
• C) "I'll get the prescription filled for the narcotic pain reliever."
• D) "I'll make sure to keep my ankle elevated as much as possible."

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Definitions:

Unconsciously

Pertaining to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects thoughts and behaviors.

Gratification

The state of pleasure or satisfaction obtained from achieving a goal or fulfilling a desire.

Freud

An influential figure in psychology, known for his theories of the unconscious mind, the mechanism of repression, and the psychoanalytic model of the mind.

Pleasure Seeking

The pursuit of activities and experiences that are expected to bring joy or satisfaction.