The Spouse of a Patient Admitted with a Gunshot Wound

question 52

Multiple Choice

The spouse of a patient admitted with a gunshot wound asks the nurse when her husband will be discharged so that they can resume their life together. How should the nurse respond?

• A) "Right now there is no way of knowing how soon your husband can return to his previous life."
• B) "I would say in a few weeks."
• C) "Probably never."
• D) "As soon as the wound heals, your husband can return to work."

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