The Spouse of a Client Who Suffers from Chronic Back

question 15

Multiple Choice

The spouse of a client who suffers from chronic back pain is exasperated by the client's crankiness and sarcastic way of talking. The nurse should base a response to the spouse based on the knowledge that

• A) chronic pain can lead to depression and personality changes.
• B) clients with back pain often become addicted to narcotics.
• C) often spouses are not supportive and this frustrates the clients.
• D) when clients are non-compliant with treatment plans, they often act out.

Distinguish between various types of damages (compensatory, punitive, nominal) and their purposes.

Apply the doctrine of negligence per se and understand its implications.

Understand the role of res ipsa loquitur in proving negligence.

Analyze the elements of causation and their importance in establishing negligence.

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