You are caring for a 16-year-old male who was hurt when he fell from a personal watercraft. He has refused to perform his physical therapy and has now developed contractures in his arms and legs. He still continues to resist therapy
Your nursing interventions for this patient would include:
A) Asking his friends to convince him to work harder
B) Allowing the patient to make decisions related to his care
C) Telling him that he will only worsen his pain by not cooperating with therapy
D) Setting strict limits on this patient's behavior
B
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Why does the nurse frequently assess an older adult who is on a psychotropic drug?
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