The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Client with a Fractured

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an older client with a fractured hip.The client asks the nurse about the nature of her condition.The nurse's response should be,

• A) "You have a fractured femur," stated in a loud voice.
• B) "You will have to speak to your physician about your diagnosis."
• C) "Do you wish to call your son to discuss it with him because he talked with the MD?"
• D) "When you fell at home, you broke your hip."

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Definitions:

Extracellular Ions

Ions located outside the cell, in the extracellular fluid, playing key roles in various physiological processes, including the transmission of nerve impulses.

Channels

Pathways through which messages or information are communicated or transferred from one end to another, also referring to structures that allow the passage of ions across cell membranes in biology.

Cell Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out, thus maintaining the cell's integrity and environment.

Protein Molecules

Large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body, made up of chains of amino acids.