Author Question: A nurse is assessing the neck injury of a client who has been wearing a cervical collar for over 2 ... (Read 122 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is assessing the neck injury of a client who has been wearing a cervical collar for over 2 weeks. Which of the following could occur if the client wears the cervical collar for a prolonged period?

A) Swallowing difficulty
B) Ischemic stroke
C) Permanent neck stiffness
D) Faster revascularization

Question 2

A Malaysian client is admitted to the health care facility with complaints of cramping pain in the abdomen and loose stools. Where should the nurse be seated when interviewing the client?

A) Alongside the client
B) Behind the client
C) At more than one arm's distance
D) In one corner of the room

janeli1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Wearing a cervical collar for a prolonged period can lead to permanent stiffness in the neck. Clients are required to wear cervical collars almost continuously, even while sleeping, for 10 days to 2 weeks. They remove them to do gentle range of motion neck exercises. The sooner a client performs exercise, the faster the revascularization and recovery occurs. A cervical collar does not result in dysphagia or stroke.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
While interviewing the Malaysian client, the nurse should sit at a distance of more than one arm's length from the client. The nurse should not sit alongside the client, as the client may feel uncomfortable. If the nurse sits at the back of the client, the nurse may not be able to observe the client's body language. If the nurse sits in a corner of the room, communication may not be effective.