Author Question: A client was admitted with a gunshot wound sustained from a robbery. The nurse realizes that which ... (Read 71 times)

RYAN BANYAN · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client was admitted with a gunshot wound sustained from a robbery. The nurse realizes that which of the following contributed to this client's injury?

1. Gunman's age of 45
2. Gunman's college education
3. Crime's suburban location
4. Gunman's unemployment

Question 2

A client recovering from surgery to repair a fractured hip is having difficulty ambulating with crutches. Which of the following should the nurse do?

1. Review the crutch walking instruction sheet with the client
2. Suggest the client walk with a cane
3. Consult with physical therapy to determine if a walker would be more appropriate
4. Maintain the client on bed rest until able to ambulate with the crutches

wergv · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4. Gunman's unemployment

Rationale:
Unemployment or other causes of social stress (e.g., homelessness, racial/ethnic tension) are risk factors for social violence. Risk factors for committing other-directed violence are the highest from ages 1 through 24 years. Poor socioeconomic background, urban location, and lack of education are additional risk factors for violence.

Answer to Question 2

3. Consult with physical therapy to determine if a walker would be more appropriate

Rationale:
The client is having difficulty using crutches to ambulate. The best intervention for the nurse to take is to consult with physical therapy to determine if a walker would be more appropriate. Reviewing the instructions on crutch walking might be helpful, but the client could fall. The client is not a candidate for a cane at this time. The client should not be kept on bed rest until able to use the crutches since this would further hinder the client's mobility status.