Which of These Responses Might the Nurse Expect During a Functional

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of these responses might the nurse expect during a functional assessment of a patient whose leg is in a cast?

• A) "I broke my right leg in a car accident 2 weeks ago."
• B) "The pain is decreasing, but I still need to take acetaminophen."
• C) "I check the color of my toes every evening just like I was taught."
• D) "I'm able to transfer myself from the wheelchair to the bed without help."

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Definitions:

Sporophyte

The diploid, spore-producing phase in the life cycle of a plant that alternates with the haploid gametophyte phase.

Ovule

A plant structure in seed plants that develops into a seed after fertilization, containing a female gametophyte and the egg cell.

Angiosperms

Flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed within a fruit, representing the most diverse group of land plants.

Fertilization

The fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.