A Patient Recovering from a Motor Vehicle Accident Asks the Nurse

question 48

Multiple Choice

A patient recovering from a motor vehicle accident asks the nurse why he has so many injuries since the other car "barely" hit him. With which of the following should the nurse respond to the patient?

• A)"The car that hit you transferred a large amount of energy to your body causing injuries."
• B)"You have other health problems that make the injuries worse."
• C)"The driver of the other car intended to hit you."
• D)"Since you are older, your injuries will be worse."

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Definitions:

Lesser Omentum

A double layer of peritoneum that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the beginning of the duodenum, involved in the formation of the stomach and duodenal pouch.

Stomach

A hollow organ in the gastrointestinal tract that secretes acid and enzymes for food digestion.

Liver

A large, vital organ in the body that performs numerous functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Liver

A large, vital organ in vertebrates that performs a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.