The Parent of a Child with Osteomyelitis Asks Why His

question 16

Multiple Choice

The parent of a child with osteomyelitis asks why his child is in so much pain.What will the nurse respond causes the pain experienced with osteomyelitis?

• A) "Pressure of inelastic bone"
• B) "Purulent drainage in the bone marrow"
• C) "The cast applied on the extremity"
• D) "Circulatory congestion of the skin"

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Definitions:

Pessimism

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.

Interpersonal Conflict

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Withdrawal Mechanism

A term often used in psychology and organizational behavior to describe the process by which individuals distance themselves from a situation, task, or social setting as a coping strategy.

Daydreaming

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