Mandibular Fractures Are Highly Associated with Assault as the MOI

question 2

Multiple Choice

Mandibular fractures are highly associated with assault as the MOI.The goals of operative intervention are to reduce and immobilize the fracture,prevent infection,and restore facial cosmesis and function.What might be an appropriate nursing action and a nursing outcome statement for a patient with a mandibular fracture caused by assault?

• A) Orient the patient to his/her surroundings;the patient will have the ability to verbalize concerns and ask questions.
• B) Provide support and explain interventions;the patient will have decreased fear-related behaviors.
• C) Provide caring behaviors and offer comfort to allay fear and anxiety;the patient and family will experience decreasing anxiety and fear.
• D) All of the options are appropriate and desirable for this patient.

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Definitions:

Lymph Tissue

Specialized connective tissue that contains large numbers of lymphocytes and is involved in the immune response and the maintenance of bodily fluids levels.

Oral Cavity

The mouth, or buccal cavity, which is the first part of the digestive system and where the mechanical breakdown of food begins.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, essential for the functioning of the circulatory system.

Hormones

Biochemical substances produced in small amounts by specialized cells in organisms, transported in tissue fluids to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.