A Patient Is Admitted to the Orthopedic Unit with a Fractured

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the orthopedic unit with a fractured right elbow following a skiing accident.During the initial nursing assessment,what information is related to the functional health pattern regarding the patient's fractured elbow and the treatment he has received?

• A) Activity-exercise
• B) Cognitive-perceptual
• C) Self-perception-self-concept
• D) Health perception-health management

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Definitions:

Lymph Nodes

Small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the mammalian immune system, filtering lymph and trapping pathogens.

Respiratory System

The biological system in animals and humans consisting of organs used for the process of respiration, including the lungs and airways.

Albumin

A family of globular proteins that are commonly found in blood plasma and play roles in maintaining osmotic pressure and as transport proteins.

Hemoglobin

A protein found in red blood cells that binds oxygen in the lungs and transports it to tissues throughout the body.