An Appropriate Question for the Nurse to Ask to Assess

question 9

Multiple Choice

An appropriate question for the nurse to ask to assess support systems is:

• A) "Has anything upsetting occurred in the last few days?"
• B) "What led you to seek help at this time?"
• C) "How does this problem affect your life?"
• D) "Who can be helpful to you during this time?"

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Definitions:

Scar

Fibrous tissue replacing normal tissues; also called cicatrix.

Secondary Union

The healing of a wound or bone fracture over an extended period, typically resulting in scar formation.

Edema

Edema is a medical condition characterized by an excess accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues, causing swelling.

Epithelial Tissue

A kind of tissue that covers the external surfaces of organs and the lining of blood vessels, in addition to the internal surfaces of cavities found within numerous internal organs.