A Patient Has Been Admitted with a Severed Spinal Cord

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted with a severed spinal cord injury at the T₂ level.The patient has been in halo traction with immobilization for the past week.The practitioner explains to the patient that the spinal cord has been severed and that the patient will not be able to walk again.The patient becomes overtly hostile to everyone.What psychosocial concept is the patient demonstrating?

• A) Regression
• B) Loss of autonomy
• C) Ineffective coping
• D) Hope

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Conflict Perspective

A sociological approach that emphasizes the role of power and coercion in producing social order.

Unequal Access

The disparity in the ability to obtain resources or opportunities between different groups of people.

Medical Care

Refers to the services provided by health professionals to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.