A Trauma Nurse Cares for Several Clients with Fractures

question 17

Multiple Choice

A trauma nurse cares for several clients with fractures.Which client should the nurse identify as at highest risk for developing deep vein thrombosis?

• A) An 18-year-old male athlete with a fractured clavicle
• B) A 36-year old female with type 2 diabetes and fractured ribs
• C) A 55-year-old woman prescribed aspirin for rheumatoid arthritis
• D) A 74-year-old man who smokes and has a fractured pelvis

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Definitions:

Emotional Dissonance

Inconsistency between emotions we feel and those we try to project.

Deep Acting

A technique used in emotional labor where individuals attempt to feel genuinely the emotions that they need to display to others.

Affective Component

The emotional aspect of attitudes, which describes how people feel about something.

Specific Feelings

Distinct emotional responses to certain stimuli, which can be clearly identified and described.