Taking into Consideration the Hospice Client's Chronic Pain from Bone

question 9

Multiple Choice

Taking into consideration the hospice client's chronic pain from bone cancer,the most appropriate person to collaborate with regarding management of pain is:

• A) Occupational therapist to devise a splint for the client's leg
• B) Physical therapist to determine exercises to strengthen the leg muscles
• C) Art therapist to provide creative therapy as a diversion
• D) An oncology nurse

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Definitions:

Antibiotics

Medicinal substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, crucial for treating bacterial infections.

Facultative Bacteria

Bacteria that can switch between aerobic and anaerobic metabolism depending on oxygen availability.

Biochemical Reactions

Chemical processes occurring within living organisms to maintain life, including digestion, respiration, and synthesis of biomolecules.

Waxy Cell Wall

A characteristic feature of certain bacteria, signifying a thick outer layer composed of a complex lipid known as mycolic acid, providing resistance to some types of antibiotics and staining methods.