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:

Defective Personalities

A pejorative term potentially referring to individuals who exhibit personality traits or behaviors considered abnormal or dysfunctional within their cultural context; however, it is not a widely accepted or respectful term in psychology.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of others, often cited in explaining bystander inaction.

Cognitive Model

A psychological framework that emphasizes the importance of an individual's thoughts in determining their feelings and behaviors.

Latane & Darley

Refers to the social psychologists who developed the Bystander Intervention Model, explaining how the presence of others affects an individual's likelihood to help.