A client asks the nurse what a shoulder dislocation is. Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "Your shoulder is fractured and separated from the joint."
B. "You have a muscle tear at the shoulder."
C. "Your shoulder bone has come apart from the shoulder joint."
D. "Your tendons and muscles have been damaged."
Answer: C
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1. Information for change. 2. Stimulus for change. 3. Data needed for the change. 4. Information for empowerment.
What is the pathophysiology of emphysema?
a. Constriction of the bronchial tree, excessive mucus, and nonproductive cough b. Calcification of the alveoli and a dry cough c. Overinflation of the alveoli, making them ineffective for gas exchange d. Inflammation of the trachea and bronchioles, excessive mucus, and productive cough
Signs and symptoms of paralysis vary with the level of the injury.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What effect does the nurse desire to achieve by using clear, direct communication with patients with borderline personality disorder?
a. Avoid generating an intense reaction from the patient. b. Eliminate the possibility of manipulation. c. Decrease the probability of the patient reacting emotionally. d. Provide a role model for good communi-cation.