Which of These Responses Might the Nurse Expect During a Functional

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of these responses might the nurse expect during a functional assessment of a patient whose leg is in a cast?

• A)"I broke my right leg in a car accident 2 weeks ago."
• B)"The pain is decreasing, but I still need to take acetaminophen."
• C)"I check the colour of my toes every evening just like I was taught."
• D)"I'm able to transfer myself from the wheelchair to the bed without help."

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Fraternal Twins

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Identical Twins

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Genetics

The branch of biology that deals with heredity and variation in organisms.

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