A client is distressed at body changes related to kyphosis. What ...

[arivle123]

A client is distressed at body changes related to kyphosis. What response by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Ask the client to explain more about these feelings.
  b. Explain that these changes are irreversible.
  c. Offer to help select clothes to hide the deformity.
  d. Tell the client safety is more important than looks.

Question 2

A nurse is providing community education about preventing traumatic musculoskeletal injuries related to car crashes. Which group does the nurse target as the priority for this education?
 
  a. High school football team
  b. High school homeroom class
  c. Middle-aged men
  d. Older adult women

[marict]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process, and the nurse should begin by getting as much information about the client's feelings as possible. Explaining that the changes are irreversible discounts the client's feelings. Depending on the extent of the deformity, clothing will not hide it. While safety is more objectively important than looks, the client is worried about looks and the nurse needs to address this issue.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Young men are at highest risk for musculoskeletal injury due to trauma, especially due to motor vehicle crashes. The high school football team, with its roster of young males, is the priority group.

[arivle123]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[mcarey591]

Excellent