A Patient Is Admitted to the Trauma Unit with the Diagnosis

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the trauma unit with the diagnosis of spinal cord injury resulting from an ATV accident.The health care provider has diagnosed the patient as a paraplegic.Which of the following is one of the most important topics for patient teaching to prevent further injury to the patient?

• A) Reminding him that he can be injured and not feel pain below his waist
• B) Suggesting that his parents purchase a motorized wheelchair to prevent arm muscle strain
• C) Reminding the patient to decrease fluid intake due to lack of mobility
• D) Reminding the patient to drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration

Recognize the influence of biological, psychosocial, and sociocultural factors on gender-related behaviors.

Identify and critique the major theories of gender development including Freud's gender identification theory, gender-schema theory, and social-cognitive theory.

Analyze the impact of parental and societal expectations on gender role development.

Explain gender differences in communication styles, academic achievement, and physical health.

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