A Patient Is Treated for a Second-Degree Sprain

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is treated for a second-degree sprain.Which patient statement indicates that teaching about care has been ineffective?

• A) "I should apply ice."
• B) "I should elevate my leg."
• C) "I should expect the leg to feel numb."
• D) "I should take pain medication as directed."

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Definitions:

Sharing Power

Sharing power involves the equitable distribution of influence and decision-making authority among stakeholders or negotiators to ensure fair negotiations and outcomes.

Hard Tactics

Strategies or actions used in negotiations or influence that are more forceful, direct, or aggressive.

Breakthrough Approach

Innovative or novel strategies that enable overcoming obstacles and achieving significant progress in a field or situation.

Difficult Situations

Circumstances that pose challenges or obstacles that are hard to overcome or deal with.