On the third week of hospitalization following a spinal cord ...

[karateprodigy]

On the third week of hospitalization following a spinal cord injury, an adolescent calls you because his face is bright red, and he is sweating profusely. Your first action for him would be to
 
  A) administer mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
  B) lower his head to increase cerebral circulation.
  C) massage his lower extremities to cause vasodilation.
  D) assess if his retention catheter is blocked.

Question 2

According to Friedman's classifications, providing such physical necessities as food, clothing, and shelter would be the:
 
  1. economic family function.
  2. socialization family function.
  3. reproductive family function.
  4. health care family function.

[FergA]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

4
1. Incorrect. The economic function provides resources but is not concerned with health care and other basic necessities.
2. Incorrect. The socialization function teaches the child cultural values.
3. Incorrect. The reproductive function is concerned with ensuring family continuity.
4. Correct. Health care is considered part of such physical necessities as food, clothing, and shelter.

[karateprodigy]

Thank you

[FergA]

No problemo