When the Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is caring for a patient who is on bed rest after having a complex pelvic fracture, which assessment finding is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A) The patient states that the pelvis feels unstable.
• B) Abdominal distention is present and bowel tones are absent.
• C) There are ecchymoses on the abdomen and hips.
• D) The patient complains of pelvic pain with palpation.

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Definitions:

Hegemony

The domination or leadership of one country or social group over others.

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Basic Ideology

Fundamental beliefs, values, and ideas that shape the political, economic, or social structures of a society.