Author Question: Kelly is a 17-year-old paraplegic patient who lost the use of his legs as a result of a spinal cord ... (Read 36 times)

jparksx · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Kelly is a 17-year-old paraplegic patient who lost the use of his legs as a result of a spinal cord injury that he suffered when he was involved in a four-wheeler accident.

Which of the following is one of the most important topics for patient teaching to prevent him from further injury? A. Reminding him that he can be injured and not feel pain below his waist
B. Suggesting that his parents purchase a motorized wheelchair to prevent arm mus-cle strain
C. Providing precautions against taking too much pain medication
D. Reminding him to drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration

Question 2

A patient and family attend a counseling session. The patient has become depressed after a job loss. The nurse leading the counseling session informs the patient and his family that this type of crisis is:

A. situational.
B. maturational.
C. sociocultural.
D. posttraumatic.

Anton · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Some patients (e.g., some with spinal cord injuries) are unable to sense painful stimuli. You must take special precautions to protect them from additional injury.

Answer to Question 2

A
Maturational factors vary with life stages, such as self-esteem for adolescents; changing family structure due to divorce, illness, or death; peer group stress; and major life changes. Sociocultural factors include environmental and social stressors, which often lead to developmental problems. Posttraumatic factors affect people who have experienced accidents, violent events, and natural disasters.