Author Question: The client has experienced a sports-related injury. He asks the nurse how long it will take for him ... (Read 73 times)

xroflmao · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client has experienced a sports-related injury. He asks the nurse how long it will take for him to heal and feel better. What is the best response by the nurse?

1. With proper care, it will take about a month for symptoms to resolve.
2. It will depend on your response to the medications.
3. It will take about a week and a half for symptoms to resolve.
4. The inflammatory process is too complex to predict a time frame for healing.

Question 2

The client experienced a sports-related injury to his leg. During the morning assessment, what signs of inflammation will the nurse most likely assess?

1. Swelling
2. Pain
3. Warmth
4. Pallor
5. Pitting edema

moormoney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: A month is longer than it takes for acute symptoms to resolve.
Rationale 2: Medications will relieve some symptoms, but the time frame for repair to begin is the same.
Rationale 3: During acute inflammation, 8 to 10 days are normally needed for the symptoms to resolve and repair to begin.
Rationale 4: The inflammatory process is complex, but the time frame is still 8 to 10 days.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Swelling is a sign of inflammation.
Rationale 2: Pain is a sign of inflammation.
Rationale 3: Warmth is a sign of inflammation.
Rationale 4: Pallor is not a sign of inflammation; redness is.
Rationale 5: Pitting edema is not a sign of inflammation.