The Nurse Is Caring for a 35-Year-Old Father of Three

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a 35-year-old father of three young children who has experienced a compound fractured femur as a result of a work-related incident.He has expressed great concern over both his physical recovery and his long-term ability to work again.This has affected both his emotional status and his sleeping patterns.The nurse's most immediate concern is that:

• A) The client needs medication to prevent depression
• B) The lack of appropriate rest will affect his healing process
• C) An occupational therapy consult should be ordered to help him regain his ability to return to his job
• D) A psychiatric consult should be ordered to help the client deal with his various emotional concerns

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Definitions:

Myelencephalon

Part of the vertebrate embryonic brain; gives rise to the medulla.

Cerebral Cortical Association

Areas of the cerebral cortex involved in complex cognitive processes, integrating information from different sensory modalities.

Sympathetic System

A system of the autonomic division of the nervous system; its general effect is to mobilize energy, especially during stressful situations; prepares the body for a fight, flight, or freeze response. Compare with parasympathetic system.

Parasympathetic System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's rest and digest response, conserving energy and slowing the heart rate.