A Client, Experiencing a Fractured Arm, Asks the Nurse Why

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client, experiencing a fractured arm, asks the nurse why the splint is being applied. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?

• A) "It reduces the need for a cast."
• B) "It reduces bleeding, swelling and pain."
• C) "It prevents the need for surgery."
• D) "It immobilizes the muscles and joints."

Identify critical technological advancements and their roles in the Industrial Revolution.

Analyze the effects of labor movements and protests on the development of the American labor force.

Examine the significance of geographical location and natural resources in urban and industrial development.

Describe the "American System" and its influence on domestic economic policies.

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Definitions:

In Vitro Fertilization

A medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, in a laboratory.

Fertilized Ovum

A cell formed by the merging of a male sperm cell and a female egg cell, marking the beginning of human development.

Laboratory

A controlled setting from which many of the complex factors of the “real world” have been removed.

Personalities

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing their behavior and interactions.