The Family of a Patient with a SCI Is Concerned

question 10

Multiple Choice

The family of a patient with a SCI is concerned with the lack of bowel function 2 days after the injury.The nurse's best response would be:

• A) "Due to his injury, he will always need to have enemas for bowel evacuation."
• B) "Medical management is delaying bowel action, because it places pressure on the injury."
• C) "Bowel function should return in approximately 3 days after the accident."
• D) "We'll just have to wait and see if bowel action returns this week."

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Definitions:

Team Reflexivity

Team reflexivity refers to a process where team members collectively reflect on the team's objectives, strategies, processes, and outcomes to adapt and improve future performance.

Team Processes

The methods and dynamics through which a team operates and collaborates to achieve goals.

Collective Efficacy

The group's shared belief in its conjoint capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given levels of attainment.

Shared Beliefs

Core values or principles that are commonly held and agreed upon by a group or community.